How to pronounce interactive
Say it like in-tuh-RAK-tiv. Interactive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
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- in
- tuh
- RAK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interactive 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interactive
American and British speakers say interactive in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RAK-tiv.
What does interactive mean?
- used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
- capable of acting on or influencing each other
Where does interactive come from?
From inter- + active.
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Words that rhyme with interactive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interactive.
- attractive
- radioactive
- inactive
- reactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- refractive
- psychoactive
- hyperactive
Questions about saying interactive
How do you pronounce interactive?
Say in-tuh-RAK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interactive?
Interactive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RAK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say interactive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.