How many syllables in "perfective"?

"perfective" has 3 syllabes (per - fec - tive).

How to divide "perfective"?

"perfective" divides into 3 parts: per · fec · tive.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"perfective": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:per·fec·tive

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per-FEC-tive(per · fec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "perfective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv⁄

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Syllabesper·fec·tive

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