How many syllables in "excessive"?

"excessive" has 3 음절 (ex - ces - sive).

How to divide "excessive"?

"excessive" divides into 3 parts: ex · ces · sive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... ces... sive) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"excessive": 3 음절.

음절:ex·ces·sive

제1강세

ex-ces-SIVE(ex · ces · sive)○ ○ ●

Stress in "excessive" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈsɛsɪv⁄

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IPAɪkˈsɛsɪv

음절ex·ces·sive

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2:11

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