How many syllables in dismissive?
Syllables in dismissive
3
dis·mis·sive
Dismissive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say dismissive
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/ 3 syllables, dis-MIS-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say dismissive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, mis, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with dismissive
- submissive
- permissive
- missive
- derisive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in dismissive?
- Dismissive has three syllables.
- How do you divide dismissive into syllables?
- Dismissive divides as dis-mis-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in dismissive?
- The second syllable (dis-MIS-sive).