How many syllables in pervasive?

Syllables in pervasive

3

per·va·sive

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

How to say pervasive

Pronunciation/pɚˈveɪsɪv/
3 syllables, per-VA-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

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

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