How to Pronounce Separative

To pronounce "separative", say SEP-ar-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsɛp(ə)ɹətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “separative”

"separative" has 5 syllables: sep-ar-at-iv-e. It rhymes with reparative, if that helps it stick.

What does separative mean?

noun

  1. Something that serves to separate.

adjective

  1. Serving to separate.
  2. Tending to keep oneself separate from others.

Words that rhyme with separative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reparative

Related words

partitivedistributivedisjunctiveseparableseparatabledistinguishingdemarcativesegregable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "separative"?▾

"Separative" has 5 syllables: sep · ar · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "separative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "separative" is /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹətɪv/.

What does "separative" mean?▾

Separative: Something that serves to separate.

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