operatives
O-per-a-tivz
operativz
/ˈɑpɝətɪvz/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “operatives” is spelled “operativz”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | o | p | er | a | t | i | v | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɑ/ | /p/ | /ɝ/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɪ/ | /v/ | /z/ |
English writes “operatives” with
10 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“operativz” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “operatives”
liveslovesgivesourselvesthemselvesleavesyourselvesmovesbelievesgloves
“operatives” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “operatives”?
“operatives” is pronounced O-per-a-tivz — IPA /ˈɑpɝətɪvz/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “operativz”.
How many syllables are in “operatives”?
“operatives” has 4 syllables: O-per-a-tivz (the capitalized syllable is stressed).