How to pronounce nonproductive
Say it like non-pruh-DUHK-tiv. Nonproductive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
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- non
- pruh
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonproductive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 nonproductive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-pruh-DUHK-tiv.
What does nonproductive mean?
- Not productive.
Where does nonproductive come from?
From non- + productive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with nonproductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonproductive.
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
- reconstructive
Questions about saying nonproductive
How do you pronounce nonproductive?
Say non-pruh-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnprəˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnprəˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonproductive?
Nonproductive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: non · pruh · DUHK · tiv.
Is nonproductive 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 /ˌnɒnprəˈdʌktɪv/ (non-pruh-DUHK-tiv).