How to Pronounce “primitive”
word
/ˈpɹɪmətɪv/
PRI-muh-tiv
/pɹˈɪmɪtˌɪv/
PRI-mi-tiv
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɪmətɪv/
British English
/pɹˈɪmɪtˌɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRI-muh-tiv
UK
PRI-mi-tiv
Listen in Context
This method of making fire is quite primitive.
Their cabin was primitive, with no electricity or running water.
Even though the technology is primitive, it still gets the job done.
Early humans used primitive tools made of stone.