How many syllables in "ergative"?

"ergative" has 3 音節 (er - ga - tive).

How to divide "ergative"?

"ergative" divides into 3 parts: er · ga · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (er... ga... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"ergative": 3 音節.

音節:er·ga·tive

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ER-ga-tive(er · ga · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "ergative" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɝɡətɪv⁄

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IPAˈɝɡətɪv

音節er·ga·tive

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