How to Pronounce Privative

To pronounce "privative", say PRIV-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈprɪvətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈprɪvətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “privative”

"privative" has 4 syllables: priv-at-iv-e.

What does privative mean?

noun

  1. Something that causes privation or indicates an absence

adjective

  1. Causing privation; depriving
  2. Consisting in the absence of something; negative

Related words

custodialpriveddepriveddisprivaciedbereftdispossesseddepletiveunderprivileged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "privative"?▾

"Privative" has 4 syllables: priv · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "privative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "privative" is /ˈprɪvətɪv/.

What does "privative" mean?▾

Privative: Something that causes privation or indicates an absence

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