To pronounce "purgatives", say PURG-at-iv-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PURG-at-iv-es
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"purgatives" has 4 syllables: purg-at-iv-es.
"Purgatives" has 4 syllables: purg · at · iv · es.
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