How many syllables in "compulsively"?

"compulsively" has 4 sílabas (com - pul - sive - ly).

How to divide "compulsively"?

"compulsively" divides into 4 parts: com · pul · sive · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pul... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"compulsively": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:com·pul·sive·ly

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com-PUL-sive-ly(com · pul · sive · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "compulsively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpʌlsɪvli⁄

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Sílabascom·pul·sive·ly

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