How to pronounce reactively
Say it like ree-AK-tiv-lee. Reactively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ree
- AK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reactively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reactively
American and British speakers say reactively in essentially the same way: /riˈæktɪvli/ in the US and /riˈæktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AK-tiv-lee.
What does reactively mean?
- In a reactive fashion.“The infant responds reactively to stimuli.”
- In relation to or by means of a reaction.“The films were reactively bonded.”
Where does reactively come from?
From reactive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with reactively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reactively.
Questions about saying reactively
How do you pronounce reactively?
Say ree-AK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /riˈæktɪvli/. In British English it is /riˈæktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reactively?
Reactively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say reactively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈæktɪvli/ and the British form is /riˈæktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.