To pronounce "conducive", say COND-uc-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /kənˈdjuːsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kənˈdjuːsɪv/
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"conducive" has 4 syllables: cond-uc-iv-e. It rhymes with elusive and obtrusive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“A small, dark kitchen is not conducive to elaborate cooking.”
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"Conducive" has 4 syllables: cond · uc · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "conducive" is /kənˈdjuːsɪv/.
Conducive: Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
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