How to pronounce infective
Say it like in-FEK-tiv. Infective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- in
- FEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infective pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay 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 infective
American and British speakers say infective in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪv/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FEK-tiv.
What does infective mean?
- Able to cause infection; infectious
- A person who is capable of spreading a disease by infecting others.
Where does infective come from?
From infect + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with infective
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Questions about saying infective
How do you pronounce infective?
Say in-FEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infective?
Infective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · FEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say infective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.