How many syllables in "invective"?

"invective" has 3 sílabas (in - vec - tive).

How to divide "invective"?

"invective" divides into 3 parts: in · vec · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... vec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"invective": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:in·vec·tive

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in-VEC-tive(in · vec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "invective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈvɛk.tɪv⁄

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