How to pronounce protractive
Say it like pruh-TRAK-tiv. Protractive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- pruh
- TRAK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protractive 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.
- TRAKSay 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 protractive
American and British speakers say protractive in essentially the same way: /prəˈtræktɪv/ in the US and /prəˈtræktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TRAK-tiv.
What does protractive mean?
- Drawing out or lengthening in time; prolonging; continuing or delaying.
- Indicating an action or state that is ongoing or sustained.
- Extending forward or projecting outward.
Where does protractive come from?
From protract + -ive.
Words that rhyme with protractive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protractive.
- attractive
- interactive
- radioactive
- inactive
- reactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- refractive
- psychoactive
Questions about saying protractive
How do you pronounce protractive?
Say pruh-TRAK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtræktɪv/. In British English it is /prəˈtræktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protractive?
Protractive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: pruh · TRAK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say protractive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtræktɪv/ and the British form is /prəˈtræktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.