How to Pronounce Representative

"Representative" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “representative”

"representative" has 5 syllables: representative.

What does representative mean?

adjective

  1. Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
  2. Representing, showing a likeness.

noun

  1. A delegate. Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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How do you pronounce "representative"?▾

"Representative" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "representative"?▾

"Representative" has 5 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "representative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "representative" is /ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/.

What does "representative" mean?▾

Representative: Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

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