To pronounce "contraceptives", say CONTR-ac-ept-iv-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONTR-ac-ept-iv-es
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"contraceptives" has 5 syllables: contr-ac-ept-iv-es.
"Contraceptives" has 5 syllables: contr · ac · ept · iv · es.
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