How many syllables in cohesive?

Syllables in cohesive

3

co·he·sive

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

How to say cohesive

Pronunciation/koʊˈhisɪv/
3 syllables, co-HE-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say cohesive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: co, he, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cohesive?
Cohesive has three syllables.
How do you divide cohesive into syllables?
Cohesive divides as co-he-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in cohesive?
The second syllable (co-HE-sive).

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