How to Pronounce Deductive

To pronounce "deductive", say DED-uct-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈdʊktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/dɪˈdʊktɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deductive”

"deductive" has 4 syllables: ded-uct-iv-e. It rhymes with seductive and constructive, if that helps it stick.

What does deductive mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
  2. Based on inferences from general principles.

Words that rhyme with deductive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seductiveconstructiveproductivefictiveinstructivecounterproductivedestructiveunproductiveobstructivereconstructivereproductiveconductive

Related words

inferentialdeducibleillativereferencebenchmarkbaselineconstructivesyllogistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deductive"?▾

"Deductive" has 4 syllables: ded · uct · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deductive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deductive" is /dɪˈdʊktɪv/.

What does "deductive" mean?▾

Deductive: Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).

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