How to pronounce abductive
Say it like ab-DUHK-tiv. Abductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- ab
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abductive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abductive
American and British speakers say abductive in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʌktɪv/ in the US and /æbˈdʌktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-DUHK-tiv.
What does abductive mean?
- Related or pertaining to abductor muscles and their movement.
- Being or relating to a logical process of abduction or inference.
- Abducting, pertaining to an abduction (a kidnapping).
Where does abductive come from?
From abduct + -ive.
Words that rhyme with abductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abductive.
- productive
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
Questions about saying abductive
How do you pronounce abductive?
Say ab-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /æbˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abductive?
Abductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ab · DUHK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say abductive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʌktɪv/ and the British form is /æbˈdʌktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.