To pronounce "exaptive", say EX-apt-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EX-apt-iv-e
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"exaptive" has 4 syllables: ex-apt-iv-e.
"Exaptive" has 4 syllables: ex · apt · iv · e.
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