administrative
/ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
Syllables ad·min·is·tra·tive
Stress ad-MIN-is-tra-tive
Phonics Breakdown
ad
/əd/
schwa
min
/mɪn/
short i
is
/ɪz/
short i
tra
/strə/
weak schwa
tive
/tɪv/
short i
Meaning
relating to the organization and management of offices, businesses, or institutions
Sound Reference
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ad=/əd/(about) + min=/mɪn/(minute) + is=/ɪz/(is) + tra=/strə/(extra) + tive=/tɪv/(active)
Example
She works in an administrative department at the university.