How to Pronounce "additive"
word
ˈædətɪv/, /ˈædɪtɪv
AD-uh-tiv
ˈædɪtˌɪv
AD-i-tiv
Definition
A chemical substance added to something, especially food, to improve it or preserve it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædətɪv/, /ˈædɪtɪv
British English
ˈædɪtˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-uh-tiv
UK
AD-i-tiv
Listen in Context
This drink contains a food additive to make it sweeter.
Some people avoid products with artificial additives.
Bread may have an additive to keep it fresh longer.
Check the label to see what additives are in your cereal.