How to pronounce actives
Say it like AK-tivz. Actives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of actives
American and British speakers say actives in essentially the same way: /ˈæktɪvz/ in the US and /ˈæktɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-tivz.
What does actives mean?
- plural of active How to pronounce active
Questions about saying actives
How do you pronounce actives?
Say AK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actives?
Actives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say actives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktɪvz/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.