How to Pronounce Obstructive

To pronounce "obstructive", say OBSTR-uct-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OBSTR-uct-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “obstructive”

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

What does obstructive mean?

noun

  1. One who obstructs something.

adjective

  1. Causing obstructions.

    “I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive.”

Words that rhyme with obstructive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seductiveconstructiveproductivefictiveinstructivecounterproductivedestructiveunproductivereconstructivedeductivereproductiveconductive

Related words

hinderingcloggingpreventivepreventativeimpedingobstructionobstructionistobstructionism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obstructive"?▾

"Obstructive" has 4 syllables: obstr · uct · iv · e.

What does "obstructive" mean?▾

Obstructive: One who obstructs something.

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