How to Pronounce "operatives"
word
/ˈɑpɝətɪvz/
AH-pruh-tivz
/ˈɒpəɹətˌɪvz/
OP-uh-ruh-tivz
Definition
‘Operatives’ can mean people who work for an organization, especially in secret or dangerous roles (like spies or agents), or workers who operate machinery in a factory or similar environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑpɝətɪvz/
British English
/ˈɒpəɹətˌɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-pruh-tivz
UK
OP-uh-ruh-tivz
Listen in Context
The company hired new operatives for the night shift.
Police caught two undercover operatives.
All operatives must wear safety helmets in the factory.
The intelligence agency sent their best operatives overseas.