How to Pronounce Putative

To pronounce "putative", say PUT-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpju.tə.tɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “putative”

"putative" has 4 syllables: put-at-iv-e. It rhymes with mutative, if that helps it stick.

What does putative mean?

adjective

  1. Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

Synonyms

ostensiblepurportedreputedsupposed

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Words that rhyme with putative

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mutative

Related words

purportedsupposedreputedacknowledgedpresumptivehypotheticalpresumedspeculative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putative"?▾

"Putative" has 4 syllables: put · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "putative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "putative" is /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/.

What does "putative" mean?▾

Putative: Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

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