How many syllables in "genitive"?

"genitive" has 3 sillabe (ge - ni - tive).

How to divide "genitive"?

"genitive" divides into 3 parts: ge · ni · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ge... ni... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sillabe

"genitive": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:ge·ni·tive

Accento primario

GE-ni-tive(ge · ni · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "genitive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv⁄

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