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Words with Suffix “--ive / -s” in French
Browse French words ending with the suffix “--ive / -s”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ive / -s Latin origin (*-ivus*). Forms adjectives. '-s' marks plural or agreement.
rétrospectives
5 syllables14 letters
rét·ro·spec·tiv·sive
/ʁe.tʁɔ.spɛk.tiv/
adjectivenoun
The French word 'rétrospectives' is divided into five syllables: rét-ro-spec-tiv-sive. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, with stress falling on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks. The silent 's' is a key phonetic feature.