How to Pronounce Percussive

To pronounce "percussive", say PERC-uss-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈkʌsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/pəˈkʌsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “percussive”

"percussive" has 4 syllables: perc-uss-iv-e. It rhymes with jussive and tussive, if that helps it stick.

What does percussive mean?

noun

  1. A percussive phone.

adjective

  1. Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.

    “He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.”

  2. Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.

Words that rhyme with percussive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jussivetussive

Related words

sharpstrikingpowerfulimpactcollisionpercussionalpulsatoryrhythmic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "percussive"?▾

"Percussive" has 4 syllables: perc · uss · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "percussive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "percussive" is /pəˈkʌsɪv/.

What does "percussive" mean?▾

Percussive: A percussive phone.

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