To pronounce "placative", say PLAC-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pləˈkeɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pləˈkeɪtɪv/
IPA
"placative" has 4 syllables: plac-at-iv-e.
adjective
"Placative" has 4 syllables: plac · at · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "placative" is /pləˈkeɪtɪv/.
Placative: That placates; pacifying.
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