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Como Pronunciar "causative"

word

ˈkɑzətɪv/, /ˈkɔzətɪv
KAW-zuh-tiv
kˈɔːsətˌɪv
KAW-suh-tiv

Definição

Describes something (like a verb or construction) that shows one person or thing is causing another to do something or for something to happen.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɑzətɪv/, /ˈkɔzətɪv

Inglês Britânico

kˈɔːsətˌɪv

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KAW-zuh-tiv

UK

KAW-suh-tiv

Ouça em Contexto

In English, 'make' is a common causative verb.

A causative sentence shows that one person causes another to do something.

'Have someone fix your car' uses a causative form.

The teacher explained the causative construction with several examples.