How many syllables in "derisively"?

"derisively" has 4 syllabes (de - ri - sive - ly).

How to divide "derisively"?

"derisively" divides into 4 parts: de · ri · sive · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... ri... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"derisively": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·ri·sive·ly

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de-RI-sive-ly(de · ri · sive · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "derisively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈraɪ.sɪv.li⁄

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Syllabesde·ri·sive·ly

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