How many syllables in initiative?

Syllables in initiative

4

initiative

Initiative has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say initiative

Said as /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/4 syllables · da-DUM-da-da
Said as /ˌɪˈnɪʃjətɪv/4 syllables · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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Questions

How many syllables are in initiative?
Initiative has four syllables.
How do you divide initiative into syllables?
Initiative is said as /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/, with four beats.
Which syllable is stressed in initiative?
The second syllable.

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