Cómo Pronunciar "motive"

word

/ˈmoʊtɪv/

MOH-tiv

/mˈəʊtɪv/

MOH-tiv

Definición

A motive is the reason why someone does something, especially the hidden or real reason behind an action. It is often used when talking about crime, decisions, or behavior.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

/ˈmoʊtɪv/

Inglés Británico

/mˈəʊtɪv/

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

MOH-tiv

Escucha en Contexto

The police could not find a clear motive for the attack.

Money was his main motive for lying.

She asked him what his motive was.

I’m not saying she did it, but her motive looks pretty obvious.