How to Pronounce Extractive

To pronounce "extractive", say EXTR-act-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪksˈtɹæktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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10

Letters

/ɪksˈtɹæktɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “extractive”

"extractive" has 4 syllables: extr-act-iv-e.

What does extractive mean?

noun

  1. Something that may be extracted
  2. The substance left behind after something has been extracted

adjective

  1. That serves to extract something
  2. That withdraws natural resources by extraction

Related words

extractionextractpullremovingremovalretrievalretrievingretrieve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extractive"?▾

"Extractive" has 4 syllables: extr · act · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "extractive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extractive" is /ɪksˈtɹæktɪv/.

What does "extractive" mean?▾

Extractive: Something that may be extracted

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