To pronounce "retractive", say RETR-act-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RETR-act-iv-e
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"retractive" has 4 syllables: retr-act-iv-e. It rhymes with detractive, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Retractive" has 4 syllables: retr · act · iv · e.
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