To pronounce "counterproductive", say COUNT-erpr-od-uct-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COUNT-erpr-od-uct-iv-e
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"counterproductive" has 6 syllables: count-erpr-od-uct-iv-e. It rhymes with seductive and constructive, if that helps it stick.
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"Counterproductive" has 6 syllables: count · erpr · od · uct · iv · e.
Counterproductive: More of a hindrance than a help.
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