how to pronounce reactive

/ɹiːˈæktɪv/

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reactive is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of reactive in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… know we are reactive and you know we we …”

meanings of reactive

adjective:

Characterized by induction or capacitance rather than resistance.
That reacts or responds to a stimulus.
Reacting to the past rather than anticipating the future, not predictive.
That readily takes part in reactions.

reactive frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word reactive occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.