How many syllables in "adaptive"?

"adaptive" has 3 syllabes (a - dap - tive).

How to divide "adaptive"?

"adaptive" divides into 3 parts: a · dap · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... dap... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"adaptive": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:a·dap·tive

Accent principal

a-DAP-tive(a · dap · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "adaptive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈdæp.tɪv⁄

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IPAəˈdæp.tɪv

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