How many syllables in invasive?

Syllables in invasive

3

in·va·sive

Invasive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say invasive

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈveɪsɪv/
3 syllables, in-VA-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say invasive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, va, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in invasive?
Invasive has three syllables.
How do you divide invasive into syllables?
Invasive divides as in-va-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in invasive?
The second syllable (in-VA-sive).

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