How many syllables in "distinctive"?

"distinctive" has 3 syllabes (dis - tinc - tive).

How to divide "distinctive"?

"distinctive" divides into 3 parts: dis · tinc · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... tinc... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"distinctive": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:dis·tinc·tive

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dis-TINC-tive(dis · tinc · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "distinctive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɪŋktɪv⁄

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Syllabesdis·tinc·tive

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