How to Pronounce Productive

To pronounce "productive", say PROD-uct-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹəˈdʌktɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “productive”

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

What does productive mean?

adjective

Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
Yielding good or useful results; constructive.

Antonyms

baneful counter-productive counterproductive destructive nonproductive ruinous

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Words that rhyme with productive

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seductive constructive fictive instructive counterproductive destructive unproductive obstructive reconstructive deductive reproductive conductive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "productive"?▾

"Productive" has 4 syllables: prod · uct · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "productive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "productive" is /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/.

What does "productive" mean?▾

Productive: Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.

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