How to Pronounce Partitive

To pronounce "partitive", say PART-it-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

PART-it-iv-e

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"partitive" has 4 syllables: part-it-iv-e.

What does partitive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

adjective

  1. That divides something into parts.

    “partitive tendencies in education”

  2. (grammar) Indicating a part rather than the whole of something.

    “The word some is used in partitive constructions.”

Synonyms

separative

Related words

separativedisjunctivegenitivegenitivespartiteparttripartiblebipartient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "partitive"?▾

"Partitive" has 4 syllables: part · it · iv · e.

What does "partitive" mean?▾

Partitive: (grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

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