To pronounce "unproductive", say UNPR-od-uct-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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UNPR-od-uct-iv-e
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"unproductive" has 5 syllables: unpr-od-uct-iv-e. It rhymes with seductive and constructive, if that helps it stick.
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“Juggling is an amusing pastime, but generally unproductive.”
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"Unproductive" has 5 syllables: unpr · od · uct · iv · e.
Unproductive: Not productive; useless; fruitless.
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