How many syllables in addictive?

Syllables in addictive

3

ad·dic·tive

Addictive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say addictive

Pronunciation/əˈdɪktɪv/
3 syllables, ad-DIC-tive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say addictive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, dic, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in addictive?
Addictive has three syllables.
How do you divide addictive into syllables?
Addictive divides as ad-dic-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in addictive?
The second syllable (ad-DIC-tive).

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