To pronounce "infective", say INF-ect-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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INF-ect-iv-e
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"infective" has 4 syllables: inf-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and perspective, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Infective" has 4 syllables: inf · ect · iv · e.
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