To pronounce "tentative", say TENT-at-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tentative
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TENT-at-iv-e
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"tentative" has 4 syllables: tent-at-iv-e. It rhymes with representative and lenitive, if that helps it stick.
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"Tentative" has 4 syllables: tent · at · iv · e.
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