How to Pronounce "inventive"
word
ˌɪnˈvɛntɪv
in-VEN-tiv
ɪnvˈɛntɪv
in-VEN-tiv
Definition
Describes someone who is good at thinking of new ideas, creating original things, or finding clever solutions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈvɛntɪv
British English
ɪnvˈɛntɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VEN-tiv
UK
in-VEN-tiv
Listen in Context
The child was very inventive with her toys.
He had an inventive solution to the puzzle.
Her inventive ideas impressed the teacher.
You have to be really inventive to cook a good meal with so few ingredients.