How to Pronounce Attractive

To pronounce "attractive", say ATTR-act-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈtɹæktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attractive”

"attractive" has 4 syllables: attr-act-iv-e. It rhymes with active and proactive, if that helps it stick.

What does attractive mean?

adjective

  1. Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
  2. Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.

    “That's a very attractive offer.”

Synonyms

magnetic

Antonyms

repulsiveuglyunattractive

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Words that rhyme with attractive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

activeproactiveinactivereactiveinteractivehyperactiveradioactiveretroactiveunattractiveoveractivepractivetractive

Related words

appealingprepossessingtakingwinsomefetchingfascinatingcaptivatingenchanting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attractive"?▾

"Attractive" has 4 syllables: attr · act · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "attractive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attractive" is /əˈtɹæktɪv/.

What does "attractive" mean?▾

Attractive: Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

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