primitive

/ˈprɪmɪtɪv/

Syllables pri·mi·tive

Stress PRI-mi-tive

Phonics Breakdown

pri

/prɪ/

short i

mi

/mɪ/

short i

tive

/tɪv/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

relating to an early stage of development; simple or basic

Sound Reference

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pri=/prɪ/(print) + mi=/mɪ/(milk) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

They lived in a primitive house without electricity.