indicative

/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Syllables in·di·ca·tive

Stress in-DI-ca-tive

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

di

/dɪ/

short i

ca

/kə/

schwa

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

serving as a sign or indication; expressing a statement or fact

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + di=/dɪ/(dinner) + ca=/kə/(camera) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

High sales are indicative of strong consumer confidence.