How many syllables in operative?

Syllables in operative

4

op·er·a·tive

Operative has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say operative

Pronunciation/ˈɑpɚətɪv/
4 syllables, OP-er-a-tive · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say operative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, er, a, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with operative

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Questions

How many syllables are in operative?
Operative has four syllables.
How do you divide operative into syllables?
Operative divides as op-er-a-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in operative?
The first syllable (OP-er-a-tive).

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