abusive

/əˈbjuːsɪv/

Syllables a·bu·sive

Stress a-BU-sive

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

bu

/bjuː/

long u_e

sive

/sɪv/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

using cruel, violent, or insulting words or actions

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + bu=/bjuː/(beautiful) + sive=/sɪv/(passive)

Example

He was fired for his abusive language at work.