To pronounce "seductive", say SED-uct-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /sɪˈdʌktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɪˈdʌktɪv/
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"seductive" has 4 syllables: sed-uct-iv-e. It rhymes with constructive and productive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Evil is said to be seductive, which is one reason why people do what they know they shouldn't.”
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"Seductive" has 4 syllables: sed · uct · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "seductive" is /sɪˈdʌktɪv/.
Seductive: Attractive, alluring, tempting.
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