motive

/ˈmoʊtɪv/

Syllables mo·tive

Stress MO-tive

Phonics Breakdown

mo

/moʊ/

long o

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

a reason for doing something

Sound Reference

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mo=/moʊ/(go) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

Her motive for helping was kindness.