How to Pronounce Vocative

To pronounce "vocative", say VOC-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvɒkətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈvɒkətɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vocative”

"vocative" has 4 syllables: voc-at-iv-e. It rhymes with provocative and evocative, if that helps it stick.

What does vocative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The vocative case
  2. (grammar) A word in the vocative case

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation.
  2. (grammar) Used in address; appellative (said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed). For example "Domine, O Lord"

Words that rhyme with vocative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

provocativeevocativetalkative

Related words

vocationalvocoidalvoiceyinvocationalvoicyvocalisticconvocationalinvocatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vocative"?▾

"Vocative" has 4 syllables: voc · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vocative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vocative" is /ˈvɒkətɪv/.

What does "vocative" mean?▾

Vocative: (grammar) The vocative case

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