English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Communicative Pronunciation
Communicative is pronounced kuh-MYOO-nuh-kuh-tiv, IPA /kəˈmjunəkətɪv/.
kuh-MYOO-nuh-kuh-tiv
US /kəˈmjunəkətɪv/ · UK /kəˈmjuːnɪkəˌtɪv/
Syllables: kuh · MYOO · nuh · kuh · tiv (5 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Willing and able to talk and share information.
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Communicative in a Sentence
- He is more communicative after a cup of coffee.
- The school uses a communicative approach to language teaching.
- She was not especially communicative about her plans.
Common Mispronunciations of Communicative
Not kuh-myoo-ni-KAY-tiv
The weight stays on MYOO and the ending flattens to kuh-tiv. Verbs like communicate end in a strong kayt, but the adjective does not.
Not kuh-MOO-nuh-kuh-tiv
The u after the m carries a y glide, giving myoo rather than moo.
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