how to pronounce motives

/ˈmoʊtɪvz/

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motives is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of motives in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… uh or other improper motives i …”

meanings of motives

noun:

Plural of motive.

motives frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word motives occurs in english on average 7.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.