How to Pronounce Representative

To pronounce "representative", say REPR-es-ent-at-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

representative

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “representative”

"representative" has 6 syllables: repr-es-ent-at-iv-e. It rhymes with tentative and lenitive, if that helps it stick.

What does representative mean?

noun

  1. A delegate.
  2. Something standing for something else.

adjective

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

    “Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?”

Synonyms

rep

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Words that rhyme with representative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tentativelenitivegenitiveargumentativepreventativeunrepresentativesplenitive

Related words

exampleemblematicemblematicalallegoricallegoricaltypicalsymbolicalsymbolic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "representative"?▾

"Representative" has 6 syllables: repr · es · ent · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "representative"?▾

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

What does "representative" mean?▾

Representative: A delegate.

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