How to Pronounce "demonstrative"
word
dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv
di-MAHN-struh-tiv
dəmˈɒnstɹətˌɪv
duh-MON-struh-tiv
Definition
As an adjective, 'demonstrative' describes someone who shows their feelings openly. In grammar, it refers to words that point out specific things, like 'this' and 'that'.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv
British English
dəmˈɒnstɹətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-MAHN-struh-tiv
UK
duh-MON-struh-tiv
Listen in Context
She is very demonstrative and hugs everyone she meets.
'This' and 'those' are demonstrative words.
Children can be very demonstrative when they are happy.
My dad isn't the demonstrative type, but he cares a lot.