How to Pronounce "selective"
word
səˈɫɛktɪv
suh-LEK-tiv
sɪlˈɛktɪv
si-LEK-tiv
Definition
Describes someone or something that chooses carefully from many options, only accepting or liking certain things or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈɫɛktɪv
British English
sɪlˈɛktɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-LEK-tiv
UK
si-LEK-tiv
Listen in Context
She is very selective about her clothes.
This university is highly selective.
The job requires selective attention to detail.
I’m selective with the people I trust.