How to Pronounce “dementive” in English
/dɛmɛntæɪv/
de·men·tive
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IPA/dɛmɛntæɪv/
Syllablesde·men·tive
What does “dementive” mean?
ADJECTIVE
- Causing, characterized by, or characteristic of dementia; senile.
- Having or describing the worst, most debilitating state of a mental disorder.
Example sentences
- “It is essential to define if the brain atrophy detected in the patient is caused by normal aging or dementive disease or overlapping of both processes.”
- “In nearly every case of madness there comes a period when all danger of injury to any one totally disappears, and dementive fatuity or general paralysis ensues.”
How to pronounce “dementive”
- Syllables:
- de · men · tive
- IPA:
- /dɛmɛntæɪv/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “dementive”?
“dementive” is pronounced /dɛmɛntæɪv/ (de · men · tive). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “dementive”?
“dementive” has 3 syllables: de · men · tive.
What does “dementive” mean?
Causing, characterized by, or characteristic of dementia; senile.