English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Adjective Pronunciation
Adjective is pronounced A-jik-tiv, IPA /ˈædʒɪktɪv/.
A-jik-tiv
US /ˈædʒɪktɪv/ · UK /ˈædʒɪkˌtɪv/
Syllables: A · jik · tiv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A word that describes a noun, such as warm, heavy, or Spanish.
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Adjective in a Sentence
- Pick a stronger adjective than nice.
- In English the adjective usually comes before the noun.
- Every adjective in the paragraph was doing the same job.
Common Mispronunciations of Adjective
Not uhd-JEK-tiv
The dj is a single j sound, and the word opens loudly with A rather than creeping in on a weak uhd.
Not A-jek-TEEV
Let the -ive ending close quietly as tiv, with a short i.
Tip: Adjective and adjectival behave differently: the longer word moves the beat to a-jik-TY-vuhl.
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