To pronounce "addictive", say ADD-ict-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈdɪktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈdɪktɪv/
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"addictive" has 4 syllables: add-ict-iv-e. It rhymes with vindictive and restrictive, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“These are addictive drugs.”
“Have you seen that new TV show? It's so addictive.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Addictive" has 4 syllables: add · ict · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "addictive" is /əˈdɪktɪv/.
Addictive: A drug that causes an addiction.
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