How to pronounce conducive
Say it like kun-DOO-siv. Conducive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- kun
- DOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conducive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conducive
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kun-DYOO-siv.
What does conducive mean?
- Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.“A small, dark kitchen is not conducive to elaborate cooking.”
Where does conducive come from?
From conduce + -ive, 1640s, from Latin condūcere, patterned after forms like conductive.
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Words that rhyme with conducive
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Questions about saying conducive
How do you pronounce conducive?
Say kun-DOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdusɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈdjuːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conducive?
Conducive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: kun · DOO · siv.
Is conducive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ (kun-DYOO-siv).