How to pronounce contraceptive
Say it like kon-truh-SEP-tiv. Contraceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- kon
- truh
- SEP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraceptive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contraceptive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-SEP-tiv.
What does contraceptive mean?
- an agent or device intended to prevent conception
- capable of preventing conception or impregnation“contraceptive devices and medications”
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Questions about saying contraceptive
How do you pronounce contraceptive?
Say kon-truh-SEP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪv/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraceptive?
Contraceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: kon · truh · SEP · tiv.
Is contraceptive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv/ (kon-truh-SEP-tiv).