How many syllables in "expletive"?

"expletive" has 3 sílabas (ex - ple - tive).

How to divide "expletive"?

"expletive" divides into 3 parts: ex · ple · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... ple... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"expletive": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ex·ple·tive

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EX-ple-tive(ex · ple · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "expletive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛk.splə.tɪv⁄

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