How to pronounce refractive
Say it like ruh-FRAK-tiv. Refractive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK).
- ruh
- FRAK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refractive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRAKSay 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 refractive
American and British speakers say refractive in essentially the same way: /rəˈfræktɪv/ in the US and /rəˈfræktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-FRAK-tiv.
What does refractive mean?
- That refracts; causing or relating to refraction.
Where does refractive come from?
From refract + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- refractile
- deflective
Words that rhyme with refractive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refractive.
- attractive
- interactive
- radioactive
- inactive
- reactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- psychoactive
- hyperactive
Questions about saying refractive
How do you pronounce refractive?
Say ruh-FRAK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfræktɪv/. In British English it is /rəˈfræktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refractive?
Refractive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK). Broken into parts: ruh · FRAK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say refractive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfræktɪv/ and the British form is /rəˈfræktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.