How many syllables in "imperative"?

"imperative" has 4 syllabes (im - per - a - tive).

How to divide "imperative"?

"imperative" divides into 4 parts: im · per · a · tive.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"imperative": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:im·per·a·tive

Accent principal

im-PER-a-tive(im · per · a · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "imperative" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɛrətɪv⁄

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IPAɪmˈpɛrətɪv

Syllabesim·per·a·tive

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