How many syllables in inactive?
Syllables in inactive
3
in·ac·tive
Inactive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say inactive
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/ 3 syllables, in-AC-tive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say inactive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ac, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with inactive
- active
- attractive
- interactive
- radioactive
- reactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- refractive
- hyperactive
- overactive
Questions
- How many syllables are in inactive?
- Inactive has three syllables.
- How do you divide inactive into syllables?
- Inactive divides as in-ac-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in inactive?
- The second syllable (in-AC-tive).