Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-tive

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.12 in modern English

Syllables
-tive
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Alternative form of -ative.

Questions

What does -tive mean?
Alternative form of -ative.

How to pronounce -tive

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-tive”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-tive” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.