How to Pronounce "adjectives"
word
ˈædʒɪktɪvz
AD-jik-tivz
ˈædʒɪktˌɪvz
AD-jik-tivz
Definition
Adjectives are words that describe or give more information about nouns, such as size, color, or quality. They help us make our language more specific and interesting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædʒɪktɪvz
British English
ˈædʒɪktˌɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-jik-tivz
UK
AD-jik-tivz
Listen in Context
We use adjectives to describe people and things.
Some common adjectives are 'big', 'happy', and 'green'.
Adjectives make sentences more interesting.
When you learn new adjectives, you can describe things in detail.