How to pronounce reactivity
Say it like ree-ak-TIV-uh-tee. Reactivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- ree
- ak
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reactivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reactivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-ak-TIV-uh-tee.
What does reactivity mean?
- responsiveness to stimulation
- relative susceptibility to chemical reaction
Where does reactivity come from?
From reactive + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with reactivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reactivity.
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- selectivity
- insensitivity
- festivity
Questions about saying reactivity
How do you pronounce reactivity?
Say ree-ak-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˌækˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌriːˌækˈtɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reactivity?
Reactivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: ree · ak · TIV · uh · tee.
Is reactivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌriːˌækˈtɪvəti/ (ree-ak-TIV-uh-tee).