How many syllables in "offensives"?

"offensives" has 3 syllabes (of - fen - sives).

How to divide "offensives"?

"offensives" divides into 3 parts: of · fen · sives.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"offensives": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:of·fen·sives

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of-FEN-sives(of · fen · sives)○ ● ○

Stress in "offensives" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈfɛnsɪvz⁄

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