To pronounce "psychoactive", say PSYCHOACT-iv-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"psychoactive" has 3 syllables: psychoact-iv-e.
noun
“LSD and DMT are psychoactives.”
adjective
“LSD and DMT are psychoactive drugs.”
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"Psychoactive" has 3 syllables: psychoact · iv · e.
Psychoactive: Any drug that affects the mind or mental processes.
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