How many syllables in "protectively"?

"protectively" has 4 sílabas (pro - tec - tive - ly).

How to divide "protectively"?

"protectively" divides into 4 parts: pro · tec · tive · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... tec... tive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"protectively": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:pro·tec·tive·ly

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pro-TEC-tive-ly(pro · tec · tive · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "protectively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈtɛktɪvli⁄

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