How to pronounce contraceptives
Say it like kahn-truh-SEP-tivz. Contraceptives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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US American/ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪvz/kahn-truh-SEP-tivz
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- kahn
- truh
- SEP
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraceptives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does contraceptives mean?
noun
- plural of contraceptive How to pronounce contraceptive
Questions about saying contraceptives
How do you pronounce contraceptives?
Say kahn-truh-SEP-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraceptives?
Contraceptives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · SEP · tivz.