talkative

/ˈtɔːkətɪv/

Syllables talk·a·tive

Stress TALK-a-tive

Phonics Breakdown

talk

/tɔːk/

silent letter

a

/ə/

schwa

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

fond of talking; talkative

Sound Reference

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talk=/tɔːk/(talk) + a=/ə/(about) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

She is very talkative and loves meeting new people.