How many syllables in "retributive"?

"retributive" has 4 syllabes (re - tri - bu - tive).

How to divide "retributive"?

"retributive" divides into 4 parts: re · tri · bu · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... tri... bu... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"retributive": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·tri·bu·tive

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re-TRI-bu-tive(re · tri · bu · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "retributive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɹɪˈtɹɪ.bjʊ.tɪv⁄

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Syllabesre·tri·bu·tive

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They usually think about two types of justice. The so called--the retributive justice which is the one that we have in Hell here, but also distributive justice. have in Hell here, but also distributive justice.

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How many syllables in "retributive"?: "retributive" has 4 syllabes (re - tri - bu - tive).
How to divide "retributive"?: "retributive" divides into 4 parts: re · tri · bu · tive.
Where is the stress in "retributive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "retributive"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... tri... bu... tive) and listen on SayItVid.