How many syllables in "plaintive"?

"plaintive" has 2 syllabes (plain - tive).

How to divide "plaintive"?

"plaintive" divides into 2 parts: plain · tive.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"plaintive": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:plain·tive

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PLAIN-tive(plain · tive)● ○

Stress in "plaintive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpleɪn.tɪv⁄

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IPAˈpleɪn.tɪv

Syllabesplain·tive

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