How do you divide adjective into syllables?

Adjective divides as ad-jec-tive.

Which syllable is stressed in adjective?

The first syllable (AD-jec-tive).

Syllables in adjective

ad·jec·tive

Adjective has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈædʒɪktɪv/ 3 syllables, AD-jec-tive · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

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

How many syllables are in adjective?: Adjective has three syllables.
How do you divide adjective into syllables?: Adjective divides as ad-jec-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in adjective?: The first syllable (AD-jec-tive).