Number of syllables in the word 'imperative'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word imperative.

  1. No of syllables in imperative : 4
  2. Divide syllables in imperative : im-per-a-tive

More about the word - imperative

  1. noun
  2. Synonyms : imperative mood
  3. Definition : (grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.
  4. Definition : (grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
  5. Definition : An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Essential; crucial; extremely important.
  3. Definition : (grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
  4. Definition : Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
  5. Definition : Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.

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