How to Pronounce Repetitive

To pronounce "repetitive", say REP-et-it-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

REP-et-it-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “repetitive”

"repetitive" has 5 syllables: rep-et-it-iv-e. It rhymes with competitive and noncompetitive, if that helps it stick.

What does repetitive mean?

adjective

  1. Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.

Synonyms

recurrentrepetitious

Words that rhyme with repetitive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

competitivenoncompetitiveuncompetitiveanticompetitive

Related words

repetitiousreiterativecontinualunvariedinsistentiterativeunvaryingrepetition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repetitive"?▾

"Repetitive" has 5 syllables: rep · et · it · iv · e.

What does "repetitive" mean?▾

Repetitive: Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.

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