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How to Pronounce “underreactive” in English

/ˌʌnd.əɹ.ɹiˈæk.tɪv/

un·der·re·ac·tive

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What does “underreactive” mean?

ADJECTIVE
  • Insufficiently reactive; underreacting.

Example sentences

  • And remember, this is the same part of the brain that we found was underreactive in people who are psychopathic.
  • And whereas healthy adults and children usually show big spikes in amygdala activity when they look at fearful expressions, psychopaths' amygdalas are underreac

How to pronounce “underreactive

Syllables:
un · der · re · ac · tive
IPA:
/ˌʌnd.əɹ.ɹiˈæk.tɪv/
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the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “underreactive”?

“underreactive” is pronounced /ˌʌnd.əɹ.ɹiˈæk.tɪv/ (un · der · re · ac · tive). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “underreactive”?

“underreactive” has 5 syllables: un · der · re · ac · tive.

What does “underreactive” mean?

Insufficiently reactive; underreacting.

How can I hear “underreactive” used in real sentences?

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