To pronounce "predictive", say PRED-ict-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"predictive" has 4 syllables: pred-ict-iv-e. It rhymes with vindictive and restrictive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The amount of rain in April is predictive of the number of mosquitoes in May.”
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"Predictive" has 4 syllables: pred · ict · iv · e.
Predictive: Useful in predicting.
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