How many syllables in "incentive"?

"incentive" has 3 音節 (in - cen - tive).

How to divide "incentive"?

"incentive" divides into 3 parts: in · cen · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... cen... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"incentive": 3 音節.

音節:in·cen·tive

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in-CEN-tive(in · cen · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "incentive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈsɛntɪv⁄

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IPAɪnˈsɛntɪv

音節in·cen·tive

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