Number of syllables in the word 'provocative'

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

  1. No of syllables in provocative : 4
  2. Divide syllables in provocative : pro-voc-a-tive

More about the word - provocative

  1. noun
  2. Definition : (obsolescent) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
  3. Definition : Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.

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