How to Pronounce Contraceptive

To pronounce "contraceptive", say CONTR-ac-ept-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “contraceptive”

"contraceptive" has 5 syllables: contr-ac-ept-iv-e. It rhymes with perceptive and receptive, if that helps it stick.

What does contraceptive mean?

noun

  1. A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

    “Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis during intercourse is not a good contraceptive.”

adjective

  1. That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

    “She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day.”

Words that rhyme with contraceptive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perceptivereceptivedeceptiveunreceptive

Related words

antifertilityprophylacticpreventiveprotectivepreventativebirthpregnancy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contraceptive"?▾

"Contraceptive" has 5 syllables: contr · ac · ept · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "contraceptive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contraceptive" is /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/.

What does "contraceptive" mean?▾

Contraceptive: A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

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