Number of syllables in the word 'preventative'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word preventative.
- No of syllables in preventative : 4
- Divide syllables in preventative : pre-ven-ta-tive
More about the word - preventative
- noun
- Definition : A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to.
- Definition : A thing that slows the development of an illness.
- Definition : A contraceptive, especially a condom.
- adjective
- Definition : Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
- Definition : Carried out to deter military aggression.
- Definition : Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic.
- Definition : Going before; preceding.
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