How to pronounce deductive
Say it like dih-DUHK-tiv. Deductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- dih
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deductive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deductive
American and British speakers say deductive in essentially the same way: /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ in the US and /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-DUHK-tiv.
What does deductive mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
- Based on inferences from general principles.“deductive system of semantics”
Where does deductive come from?
From deduct + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with deductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deductive.
- productive
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
Questions about saying deductive
How do you pronounce deductive?
Say dih-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deductive?
Deductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: dih · DUHK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say deductive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʌktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.