How many syllables in administrative?
Syllables in administrative
5
ad·min·is·tra·tive
Administrative has five syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say administrative
| Pronunciation | /ədˈmɪnəsˌtɹeɪtɪv/ 5 syllables, ad-MIN-is-tra-tive · da-DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 14 |
To count it yourself, say administrative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, min, is, tra, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with administrative
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- collaborative
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- qualitative
- authoritative
- manipulative
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Questions
- How many syllables are in administrative?
- Administrative has five syllables.
- How do you divide administrative into syllables?
- Administrative divides as ad-min-is-tra-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in administrative?
- The second syllable (ad-MIN-is-tra-tive).