How to Pronounce "representatives"
word
/ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪvz/
rep-ri-ZEN-uh-divz
/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪvz/
rep-ri-ZEN-uh-tivz
Definition
People chosen to act or speak for others, especially in meetings, organizations, companies, or governments.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪvz/
British English
/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rep-ri-ZEN-uh-divz
UK
rep-ri-ZEN-uh-tivz
Listen in Context
The company sent two representatives to the meeting.
Our school has student representatives for each class.
Representatives from several countries attended the event.
The representatives negotiated a deal that worked for everyone.