How to Pronounce Prescriptive

To pronounce "prescriptive", say PRESCR-ipt-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prescriptive”

"prescriptive" has 4 syllables: prescr-ipt-iv-e.

What does prescriptive mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

Synonyms

normative

Antonyms

descriptivenonprescriptiveproscriptive

Related words

normativereceivedstandardrequirementregulatorymandatorycompulsoryimperative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prescriptive"?▾

"Prescriptive" has 4 syllables: prescr · ipt · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prescriptive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prescriptive" is /pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/.

What does "prescriptive" mean?▾

Prescriptive: Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

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