How many syllables in "vocative"?

"vocative" has 3 syllabes (vo - ca - tive).

How to divide "vocative"?

"vocative" divides into 3 parts: vo · ca · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (vo... ca... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"vocative": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:vo·ca·tive

Accent principal

VO-ca-tive(vo · ca · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "vocative" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈvɑkətɪv⁄

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IPAˈvɑkətɪv

Syllabesvo·ca·tive

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