How to pronounce seductive
Say it like sih-DUHK-tiv. Seductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- sih
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seductive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep 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 seductive
American and British speakers say seductive in essentially the same way: /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ in the US and /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-DUHK-tiv.
What does seductive mean?
- Attractive, alluring, tempting.“Evil is said to be seductive, which is one reason why people do what they know they shouldn't.”
Where does seductive come from?
From Latin sēduct-, past-participle stem of sēdūcere, + -ive.
Words that rhyme with seductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seductive.
- productive
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- unproductive
- conductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
- reconstructive
Questions about saying seductive
How do you pronounce seductive?
Say sih-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /sɪˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seductive?
Seductive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: sih · DUHK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say seductive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ and the British form is /sɪˈdʌktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.