How many syllables in positive?

Syllables in positive

3

pos·i·tive

Positive has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say positive

Pronunciation/ˈpɑzətɪv/
3 syllables, POS-i-tive · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say positive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pos, i, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with positive

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Questions

How many syllables are in positive?
Positive has three syllables.
How do you divide positive into syllables?
Positive divides as pos-i-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in positive?
The first syllable (POS-i-tive).

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