How many syllables in "offensively"?

"offensively" has 4 syllabes (of - fen - sive - ly).

How to divide "offensively"?

"offensively" divides into 4 parts: of · fen · sive · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (of... fen... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"offensively": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:of·fen·sive·ly

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of-FEN-sive-ly(of · fen · sive · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "offensively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈfɛn.sɪv.li⁄

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