How to Pronounce "motives"
word
/ˈmoʊtɪvz/
MOH-tivz
/mˈəʊtɪvz/
MOH-tivz
Definition
The reasons or driving forces behind a person's actions or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmoʊtɪvz/
British English
/mˈəʊtɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOH-tivz
UK
MOH-tivz
Listen in Context
Police are trying to find the motives behind the crime.
She did not reveal her motives for helping him.
We should talk about people’s motives before judging them.
His motives seem genuine, but I still have doubts.