How many syllables in "pensively"?

"pensively" has 4 음절 (pen - si - ve - ly).

How to divide "pensively"?

"pensively" divides into 4 parts: pen · si · ve · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pen... si... ve... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"pensively": 4 음절.

음절:pen·si·ve·ly

제1강세

PEN-si-ve-ly(pen · si · ve · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "pensively" falls on 1st syllable.

Listen to spoken timing and rhythm in native context.

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자동 재생

음절pen·si·ve·ly

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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How many syllables in "pensively"?: "pensively" has 4 음절 (pen - si - ve - ly).
How to divide "pensively"?: "pensively" divides into 4 parts: pen · si · ve · ly.
Where is the stress in "pensively"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pensively"?: Say each syllable slowly (pen... si... ve... ly) and listen on SayItVid.