How to pronounce abreactive
Say it like ab-ree-AK-tiv. Abreactive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- ab
- ree
- AK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abreactive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abreactive
American and British speakers say abreactive in essentially the same way: /ˌæbriˈæktɪv/ in the US and /ˌæbriˈæktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-ree-AK-tiv.
What does abreactive mean?
- Capable of producing abreaction.
Where does abreactive come from?
From abreact + -ive.
Words that rhyme with abreactive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abreactive.
- attractive
- interactive
- radioactive
- inactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- refractive
- psychoactive
- hyperactive
Questions about saying abreactive
How do you pronounce abreactive?
Say ab-ree-AK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbriˈæktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌæbriˈæktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abreactive?
Abreactive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: ab · ree · AK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say abreactive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbriˈæktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌæbriˈæktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.