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How to pronounce talkative

adjectiveB1
TAWkuhdihv

/ˈtʰɔ.kə.ɾɪv/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Speaking a lot.

What to listen for

Common pronunciation/ˈtʰɔ.kə.ɾɪv/
Common alternate/ˈtʰɑ.kə.ɾɪv/
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Meanings & examples

adjective

Speaking a lot.

My new coworker is very talkative.

Good to know

It can be neutral or suggest that someone talks too much.

Common phrases & grammar

very talkative · a talkative child

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