Cómo Pronunciar "transitive"
word
ˈtɹænzɪtɪv
TRAN-zi-tiv
tɹˈænsɪtˌɪv
tran-SI-tiv
Definición
Describes a verb that needs a direct object to complete its meaning (for example, 'eat' in 'eat an apple'). In grammar, 'transitive' shows that something must receive the action.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈtɹænzɪtɪv
Inglés Británico
tɹˈænsɪtˌɪv
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
TRAN-zi-tiv
UK
tran-SI-tiv
Escucha en Contexto
The word 'transitive' is used to talk about verbs in grammar.
'Eat' is a transitive verb because it needs an object.
In your sentence, use a transitive verb with a direct object.
Not every verb is transitive—some don't need an object at all.