How to pronounce addictive
Say it like uh-DIK-tiv. Addictive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- uh
- DIK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addictive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of addictive
American and British speakers say addictive in essentially the same way: /əˈdɪktɪv/ in the US and /əˈdɪktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DIK-tiv.
What does addictive mean?
- causing or characterized by addiction“addictive drugs”“addictive behavior”
Where does addictive come from?
First attested 1914. Addiction in modern sense is first attested 1906, in reference to opium.
Words that rhyme with addictive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of addictive.
Questions about saying addictive
How do you pronounce addictive?
Say uh-DIK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɪktɪv/. In British English it is /əˈdɪktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addictive?
Addictive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: uh · DIK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say addictive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɪktɪv/ and the British form is /əˈdɪktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.