How many syllables in possessive?
Syllables in possessive
3
pos·ses·sive
Possessive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say possessive
| Pronunciation | /pəˈzɛsɪv/ 3 syllables, pos-SES-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say possessive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pos, ses, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with possessive
- impressive
- progressive
- aggressive
- excessive
- successive
- oppressive
- expressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- repressive
- regressive
- recessive
- unimpressive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in possessive?
- Possessive has three syllables.
- How do you divide possessive into syllables?
- Possessive divides as pos-ses-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in possessive?
- The second syllable (pos-SES-sive).