How many syllables in "pensively"?

"pensively" has 4 silben (pen - si - ve - ly).

How to divide "pensively"?

"pensively" divides into 4 parts: pen · si · ve · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pen... si... ve... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Silben

"pensively": 4 silben.

Silben:pen·si·ve·ly

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PEN-si-ve-ly(pen · si · ve · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "pensively" falls on 1st syllable.

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How many syllables in "pensively"?: "pensively" has 4 silben (pen - si - ve - ly).
How to divide "pensively"?: "pensively" divides into 4 parts: pen · si · ve · ly.
Where is the stress in "pensively"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pensively"?: Say each syllable slowly (pen... si... ve... ly) and listen on SayItVid.