How many syllables in "adjective"?

"adjective" has 3 sílabas (ad - jec - tive).

How to divide "adjective"?

"adjective" divides into 3 parts: ad · jec · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ad... jec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"adjective": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ad·jec·tive

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AD-jec-tive(ad · jec · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "adjective" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæd.ʒɪk.tɪv⁄

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Sílabasad·jec·tive

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How many syllables in "adjective"?: "adjective" has 3 sílabas (ad - jec - tive).
How to divide "adjective"?: "adjective" divides into 3 parts: ad · jec · tive.
Where is the stress in "adjective"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "adjective"?: Say each syllable slowly (ad... jec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.