How to pronounce obstructive
Say it like ub-STRUHK-tiv. Obstructive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
- ub
- STRUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRUHKSay 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 obstructive
American and British speakers say obstructive in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHK-tiv.
What does obstructive mean?
- Causing obstructions.“I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive.”
- One who obstructs something.
Where does obstructive come from?
From obstruct + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with obstructive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obstructive.
- productive
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- inductive
- reconstructive
Questions about saying obstructive
How do you pronounce obstructive?
Say ub-STRUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌktɪv/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructive?
Obstructive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌktɪv/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.