How many syllables in formative?

Syllables in formative

3

for·ma·tive

Formative has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say formative

Pronunciation/ˈfɔɹmətɪv/
3 syllables, FOR-ma-tive · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say formative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: for, ma, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with formative

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Questions

How many syllables are in formative?
Formative has three syllables.
How do you divide formative into syllables?
Formative divides as for-ma-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in formative?
The first syllable (FOR-ma-tive).

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