How many syllables in "dismissive"?

"dismissive" has 3 sillabe (dis - mis - sive).

How to divide "dismissive"?

"dismissive" divides into 3 parts: dis · mis · sive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... mis... sive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sillabe

"dismissive": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:dis·mis·sive

Accento primario

dis-MIS-sive(dis · mis · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "dismissive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪsˈmɪsɪv⁄

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Sillabedis·mis·sive

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