How to Pronounce Substantive

To pronounce "substantive", say SUBST-ant-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /səbˈstæntɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/səbˈstæntɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “substantive”

"substantive" has 4 syllables: subst-ant-iv-e.

What does substantive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)
  2. Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.

verb

  1. (grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun

adjective

  1. Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"
  2. Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial

Synonyms

nounnoun substantivenominalizesubstantivizeessentialin essencemeatysubstantialsubstantival

Antonyms

adjectiveproceduralsuperficial

Related words

substantialmeaningfulessentialmeatyobjectiveconcreteessencefundamental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "substantive"?▾

"Substantive" has 4 syllables: subst · ant · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "substantive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "substantive" is /səbˈstæntɪv/.

What does "substantive" mean?▾

Substantive: (grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)

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