To pronounce "detractive", say DETR-act-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DETR-act-iv-e
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"detractive" has 4 syllables: detr-act-iv-e. It rhymes with retractive, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Detractive" has 4 syllables: detr · act · iv · e.
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