How many syllables in impressive?
Syllables in impressive
3
im·pres·sive
Impressive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say impressive
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ 3 syllables, im-PRES-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say impressive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: im, pres, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with impressive
- progressive
- aggressive
- excessive
- successive
- oppressive
- expressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- possessive
- repressive
- regressive
- recessive
- unimpressive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in impressive?
- Impressive has three syllables.
- How do you divide impressive into syllables?
- Impressive divides as im-pres-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in impressive?
- The second syllable (im-PRES-sive).