Number of syllables in the word 'provocative'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word provocative.
- No of syllables in provocative : 4
- Divide syllables in provocative : pro-voc-a-tive
More about the word - provocative
- noun
- Definition : (obsolescent) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.
- adjective
- Definition : Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
- Definition : Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.
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