How to pronounce reductive
Say it like rih-DUHK-tiv. Reductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- rih
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reductive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of reductive
American and British speakers say reductive in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʌktɪv/ in the US and /rɪˈdʌktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DUHK-tiv.
What does reductive mean?
- Causing the physical reduction or diminution of something.
- That reduces a substance etc. to a more simple or basic form.
- That reduces an argument, issue etc. to its most basic terms; simplistic, reductionist.
Where does reductive come from?
From Middle French réductif, from Late Latin reductivus, from the participle stem of Latin reducere (“to reduce”).
Words that rhyme with reductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reductive.
- productive
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
Questions about saying reductive
How do you pronounce reductive?
Say rih-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reductive?
Reductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: rih · DUHK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say reductive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʌktɪv/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʌktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.