How many syllables in "comprehensive"?

"comprehensive" has 4 sílabas (com - pre - hen - sive).

How to divide "comprehensive"?

"comprehensive" divides into 4 parts: com · pre · hen · sive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pre... hen... sive) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"comprehensive": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:com·pre·hen·sive

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com-pre-HEN-sive(com · pre · hen · sive)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "comprehensive" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv⁄

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How many syllables in "comprehensive"?: "comprehensive" has 4 sílabas (com - pre - hen - sive).
How to divide "comprehensive"?: "comprehensive" divides into 4 parts: com · pre · hen · sive.
Where is the stress in "comprehensive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "comprehensive"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... pre... hen... sive) and listen on SayItVid.