How to Pronounce "commemorative"
word
kəˈmɛmɝˌeɪtɪv/, /kəˈmɛmɹətɪv
kuh-MEM-er-ay-tiv
kəmˈɛmɹətˌɪv
kuh-MEM-ruh-tiv
Definition
Used to honor or remember a special event or person, often through objects like coins, stamps, or ceremonies.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈmɛmɝˌeɪtɪv/, /kəˈmɛmɹətɪv
British English
kəmˈɛmɹətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MEM-er-ay-tiv
UK
kuh-MEM-ruh-tiv
Listen in Context
They issued a commemorative stamp for the anniversary.
The museum has a commemorative plaque for donors.
He collected commemorative coins from different countries.
Everyone received a commemorative medal after the marathon.