How many syllables in repulsive?

Syllables in repulsive

3

re·pul·sive

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

How to say repulsive

Pronunciation/ɹiˈpʌlsɪv/
3 syllables, re-PUL-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say repulsive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, pul, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in repulsive?
Repulsive has three syllables.
How do you divide repulsive into syllables?
Repulsive divides as re-pul-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in repulsive?
The second syllable (re-PUL-sive).

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