How many syllables in attentive?
Syllables in attentive
3
at·ten·tive
Attentive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say attentive
| Pronunciation | /əˈtɛntɪv/ 3 syllables, at-TEN-tive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say attentive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: at, ten, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with attentive
- incentive
- preventive
- inventive
- inattentive
- disincentive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in attentive?
- Attentive has three syllables.
- How do you divide attentive into syllables?
- Attentive divides as at-ten-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in attentive?
- The second syllable (at-TEN-tive).