How to Pronounce Operant

To pronounce "operant", say OP-er-ant — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

operant

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

OP-er-ant

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💡 Tip for remembering “operant”

"operant" has 3 syllables: op-er-ant.

What does operant mean?

noun

  1. An operative person or thing.
  2. Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

adjective

  1. That operates to produce an effect.

Synonyms

operative

Antonyms

inoperant

Related words

operativediscriminatedfunctioningfunctionalactiveactingoperationalexecuting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "operant"?▾

"Operant" has 3 syllables: op · er · ant.

What does "operant" mean?▾

Operant: An operative person or thing.

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