contemplative

/kənˈtɛm.plə.tɪv/

Syllables con·tem·pla·tive

Stress con-TEM-pla-tive

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

tem

/tɛm/

short e

pla

/plə/

schwa

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

thoughtful; involving deep reflection

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(connect) + tem=/tɛm/(temple) + pla=/plə/(planet) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

She sat quietly in a contemplative mood.