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