How to Pronounce Vindictive

To pronounce "vindictive", say VIND-ict-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vindictive”

"vindictive" has 4 syllables: vind-ict-iv-e. It rhymes with restrictive and addictive, if that helps it stick.

What does vindictive mean?

adjective

  1. Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
  2. Punitive

Synonyms

nastyrevengefulvengeful

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Words that rhyme with vindictive

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restrictiveaddictivepredictive

Related words

vengefulrevengefulmaliciousdespitefulspitefulunforgivingresentfulvengeable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vindictive"?▾

"Vindictive" has 4 syllables: vind · ict · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vindictive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vindictive" is /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/.

What does "vindictive" mean?▾

Vindictive: Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

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