positive

/ˈpɑzətɪv/

Syllables po·si·tive

Stress POS-i-tive

Phonics Breakdown

pos

/pɑz/

short o

i

/ɪ/

short i

tive

/tɪv/

schwa

Meaning

good or helpful; certain or confident

Sound Reference

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pos=/pɑz/ (position) + i=/ɪ/ (sit) + tive=/tɪv/ (active)

Example

She has a positive attitude toward her work.