How many syllables in "submissive"?

"submissive" has 3 音節 (sub - mis - sive).

How to divide "submissive"?

"submissive" divides into 3 parts: sub · mis · sive.

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

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

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3 音節

"submissive": 3 音節.

音節:sub·mis·sive

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sub-MIS-sive(sub · mis · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "submissive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səbˈmɪsɪv⁄

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IPAsəbˈmɪsɪv

音節sub·mis·sive

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