How many syllables in "massive"?

"massive" has 2 syllabes (mas - sive).

How to divide "massive"?

"massive" divides into 2 parts: mas · sive.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"massive": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:mas·sive

Accent principal

MAS-sive(mas · sive)● ○

Stress in "massive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæs.ɪv⁄

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IPAˈmæs.ɪv

Syllabesmas·sive

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How many syllables in "massive"?: "massive" has 2 syllabes (mas - sive).
How to divide "massive"?: "massive" divides into 2 parts: mas · sive.
Where is the stress in "massive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "massive"?: Say each syllable slowly (mas... sive) and listen on SayItVid.