Words that rhyme with primitive
Closest near rhymes for primitive
definitive, infinitive, unimaginative and representative
No common English word is a perfect rhyme for primitive. The closest near rhymes are definitive, infinitive, unimaginative and representative.
Near rhymes for primitive
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- definitive
- infinitive
- unimaginative
- representative
- initiative
- derivative
- indicative
- tentative
- diminutive
- inquisitive
- prohibitive
- acquisitive
- duplicative
- limited
- images
- ltd
- unlimited
- limiting
- affirmative
- commemorative
- mimicking
- tinnitus
- perimeters
- estimators
- inimical
- grimaces
Perfect rhymes for primitive
No common word ends with exactly the same sound as primitive.
How primitive sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɪmətɪv/ or /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 3 (PRIM-i-tive) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɪmətɪv |
Primitive has three syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with primitive?
- No common word rhymes perfectly with primitive. Near rhymes such as definitive, infinitive, unimaginative, representative and initiative come closest.
- How many words rhyme with primitive?
- We found 0 common perfect rhymes for primitive, plus 26 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in primitive?
- Primitive has three syllables, with the stress on the first.