How many syllables in "restrictive"?

"restrictive" has 3 syllabes (re - stric - tive).

How to divide "restrictive"?

"restrictive" divides into 3 parts: re · stric · tive.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"restrictive": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·stric·tive

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re-STRIC-tive(re · stric · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "restrictive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv⁄

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