How many syllables in decisive?
Syllables in decisive
3
de·ci·sive
Decisive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say decisive
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ 3 syllables, de-CI-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say decisive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, ci, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with decisive
- divisive
- indecisive
- incisive
- derisive
Questions
- How many syllables are in decisive?
- Decisive has three syllables.
- How do you divide decisive into syllables?
- Decisive divides as de-ci-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in decisive?
- The second syllable (de-CI-sive).