How many syllables in progressive?
Syllables in progressive
3
pro·gres·sive
Progressive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say progressive
| Pronunciation | /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ 3 syllables, pro-GRES-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say progressive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, gres, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with progressive
- impressive
- aggressive
- excessive
- successive
- oppressive
- expressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- possessive
- repressive
- regressive
- recessive
- unimpressive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in progressive?
- Progressive has three syllables.
- How do you divide progressive into syllables?
- Progressive divides as pro-gres-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in progressive?
- The second syllable (pro-GRES-sive).