How many syllables in "transgressive"?

"transgressive" has 3 syllabes (tran - sgres - sive).

How to divide "transgressive"?

"transgressive" divides into 3 parts: tran · sgres · sive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tran... sgres... sive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"transgressive": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:tran·sgres·sive

Accent principal

tran-SGRES-sive(tran · sgres · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "transgressive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄tɹænzˈɡɹɛsɪv⁄

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IPAtɹænzˈɡɹɛsɪv

Syllabestran·sgres·sive

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