How many syllables in "possessiveness"?

"possessiveness" has 5 sillabe (pos - ses - si - ve - ness).

How to divide "possessiveness"?

"possessiveness" divides into 5 parts: pos · ses · si · ve · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pos... ses... si... ve... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Sillabe

"possessiveness": 5 sillabe.

Sillabe:pos·ses·si·ve·ness

Accento primario

pos-SES-si-ve-ness(pos · ses · si · ve · ness)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "possessiveness" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈzɛ.sɪv.nəs⁄

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IPApəˈzɛ.sɪv.nəs

Sillabepos·ses·si·ve·ness

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How many syllables in "possessiveness"?: "possessiveness" has 5 sillabe (pos - ses - si - ve - ness).
How to divide "possessiveness"?: "possessiveness" divides into 5 parts: pos · ses · si · ve · ness.
Where is the stress in "possessiveness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "possessiveness"?: Say each syllable slowly (pos... ses... si... ve... ness) and listen on SayItVid.