How to Pronounce “radioactive”
word
/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
ray-dee-oh-AK-tiv
/ɹˌeɪdɪəʊˈæktɪv/
ray-dee-oh-AK-tiv
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
British English
/ɹˌeɪdɪəʊˈæktɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ray-dee-oh-AK-tiv
UK
ray-dee-oh-AK-tiv
Listen in Context
Some rocks deep underground are radioactive.
Do not touch radioactive materials without protection.
This area could be radioactive after the accident.
Many hospitals use radioactive substances for cancer treatment.