How to Pronounce Vegetative

To pronounce "vegetative", say VEG-et-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vegetative”

"vegetative" has 5 syllables: veg-et-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does vegetative mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to plants; especially to their growth.
  2. Of or relating to functions such as growth, nutrition and asexual reproduction rather than sexual reproduction.

Words that rhyme with vegetative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorative

Related words

vegetationalvegetablevegetivevegetalnonsexualasexualinvoluntaryvegetation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vegetative"?▾

"Vegetative" has 5 syllables: veg · et · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vegetative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vegetative" is /ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/.

What does "vegetative" mean?▾

Vegetative: Of or relating to plants; especially to their growth.

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