How many syllables in relative?
Syllables in relative
3
rel·a·tive
Relative has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say relative
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɛlətɪv/ 3 syllables, REL-a-tive · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say relative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: rel, a, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with relative
- narrative
- comparative
- imperative
- declarative
- negative
- competitive
- representative
- rep
- decorative
- repetitive
- tentative
- commemorative
- sedative
- uncompetitive
- anticompetitive
- noncompetitive
Questions
- How many syllables are in relative?
- Relative has three syllables.
- How do you divide relative into syllables?
- Relative divides as rel-a-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in relative?
- The first syllable (REL-a-tive).