How many syllables in "reclusive"?

"reclusive" has 3 syllabes (re - clu - sive).

How to divide "reclusive"?

"reclusive" divides into 3 parts: re · clu · sive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... clu... sive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"reclusive": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·clu·sive

Accent principal

re-CLU-sive(re · clu · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "reclusive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈkluːsɪv⁄

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Syllabesre·clu·sive

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