How many syllables in "inquisitive"?

"inquisitive" has 4 syllabes (in - quis - i - tive).

How to divide "inquisitive"?

"inquisitive" divides into 4 parts: in · quis · i · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... quis... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"inquisitive": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:in·quis·i·tive

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in-QUIS-i-tive(in · quis · i · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "inquisitive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv⁄

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IPAɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv

Syllabesin·quis·i·tive

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um get out of the car. And she was so inquisitive. She was like, "What are you doing?" And I was explaining what I was doing. I was doing?"

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