How many syllables in "locative"?

"locative" has 3 sílabas (lo - ca - tive).

How to divide "locative"?

"locative" divides into 3 parts: lo · ca · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lo... ca... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"locative": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:lo·ca·tive

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LO-ca-tive(lo · ca · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "locative" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɑk.ə.tɪv⁄

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IPAˈlɑk.ə.tɪv

Sílabaslo·ca·tive

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