How to pronounce productively
Say it like pruh-DUHK-tiv-lee. Productively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- pruh
- DUHK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Productively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of productively
American and British speakers say productively in essentially the same way: /prəˈdʌktɪvli/ in the US and /prəˈdʌktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-DUHK-tiv-lee.
What does productively mean?
- In a productive manner.
Where does productively come from?
From productive + -ly.
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Questions about saying productively
How do you pronounce productively?
Say pruh-DUHK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈdʌktɪvli/. In British English it is /prəˈdʌktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in productively?
Productively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: pruh · DUHK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say productively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈdʌktɪvli/ and the British form is /prəˈdʌktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.