How many syllables in "positive"?

"positive" has 3 הברות (pos - i - tive).

How to divide "positive"?

"positive" divides into 3 parts: pos · i · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pos... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

3 הברות

"positive": 3 הברות.

הברות:pos·i·tive

הטעמה ראשית

POS-i-tive(pos · i · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "positive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv⁄

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