To pronounce "presumptive", say PRES-umpt-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/
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"presumptive" has 4 syllables: pres-umpt-iv-e.
adjective
“By late May, he was already considered his party's presumptive nominee.”
“Forgive me for being presumptive, but aren't you and Mark engaged?”
"Presumptive" has 4 syllables: pres · umpt · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "presumptive" is /pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/.
Presumptive: Based on presumption, probability, conjecture, hypothesis or belief.
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