How to Pronounce "suggestive of"
expression
səˈdʒɛstɪv/ /ˈəv
suh-JES-tiv uhv
sədʒˈɛstɪv/ /ˈɒv
suh-JES-tiv ov
Definition
Describes something that makes you think of, reminds you of, or hints at another thing, often without directly stating it.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈdʒɛstɪv/ /ˈəv
British English
sədʒˈɛstɪv/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-JES-tiv uhv
UK
suh-JES-tiv ov
Listen in Context
The painting is suggestive of springtime.
Her perfume was suggestive of roses.
This music is suggestive of the ocean.
His tone was suggestive of sarcasm, but I couldn't tell for sure.