How to pronounce reproductive
Say it like ree-pruh-DUHK-tiv. Reproductive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
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- ree
- pruh
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reproductive 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 reproductive
American and British speakers say reproductive in essentially the same way: /ˌriprəˈdʌktɪv/ in the US and /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-pruh-DUHK-tiv.
What does reproductive mean?
- producing new life or offspring“the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions”“the reproductive or generative organs”
Where does reproductive come from?
From re- + productive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with reproductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reproductive.
- destructive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
- reconstructive
- reductive
Questions about saying reproductive
How do you pronounce reproductive?
Say ree-pruh-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌriprəˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reproductive?
Reproductive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ree · pruh · DUHK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say reproductive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriprəˈdʌktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.