How to pronounce underreactive
Say it like uhn-der-ree-AK-tiv. Underreactive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AK).
- uhn
- der
- ree
- AK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underreactive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay 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 underreactive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-ree-AK-tiv.
What does underreactive mean?
- Insufficiently reactive; underreacting.
Words that rhyme with underreactive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underreactive.
- attractive
- interactive
- radioactive
- inactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- refractive
- psychoactive
- hyperactive
Questions about saying underreactive
How do you pronounce underreactive?
Say uhn-der-ree-AK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərriˈæktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəriˈæktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underreactive?
Underreactive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AK). Broken into parts: uhn · der · ree · AK · tiv.
Is underreactive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌndəriˈæktɪv/ (uhn-duh-ree-AK-tiv).