How to Pronounce "attentive"
word
/əˈtɛntɪv/
uh-TEN-tiv
/ɐtˈɛntɪv/
uh-TEN-tiv
Definition
If you are attentive, you listen carefully, notice things, or show care for someone else’s needs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈtɛntɪv/
British English
/ɐtˈɛntɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-TEN-tiv
UK
uh-TEN-tiv
Listen in Context
The teacher was very attentive to the students' questions.
Please be attentive during the meeting.
Her dog is always attentive to her commands.
Wow, you’re really attentive to details. I missed that completely!