How to Pronounce "adjective"
word
ˈædʒɪktɪv
AD-jik-tiv
ˈædʒɪktˌɪv
AD-jik-tiv
Definition
A word that describes or gives more information about a noun, such as what kind, how many, or which one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædʒɪktɪv
British English
ˈædʒɪktˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-jik-tiv
UK
AD-jik-tiv
Listen in Context
An adjective describes a noun, like 'big,' 'blue,' or 'happy'.
'Fast' is an adjective in 'fast car.'
We learned about adjectives in English class today.
Can you think of an adjective to describe this picture?