To pronounce "suggestive", say SUGG-est-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛstɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛstɪv/
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"suggestive" has 4 syllables: sugg-est-iv-e. It rhymes with restive and festive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean.”
“She crossed her legs and shot him a suggestive smile.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Suggestive" has 4 syllables: sugg · est · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "suggestive" is /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛstɪv/.
Suggestive: Tending to suggest or imply.
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