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How to Pronounce imperative

ɪmˈpɛrətɪv
im-PAIR-uh-tiv → /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/
Correct im-PAIR-uh-tiv → /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/
Common Mistakes
IM-per-a-tiveim-per-AY-tive
imperative ɪmˈpɛrətɪv
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Origin & Etymology

Imperative programming: step-by-step commands.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

重音在第二音节 PAIR

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

アクセントは2番目のPAIRに

For Korean Speakers 한국어

강세는 두 번째 음절 PAIR에

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