How many syllables in "allocative"?

"allocative" has 4 lettergrepen (al - lo - ca - tive).

How to divide "allocative"?

"allocative" divides into 4 parts: al · lo · ca · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... lo... ca... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"allocative": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·lo·ca·tive

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AL-lo-ca-tive(al · lo · ca · tive)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "allocative" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenal·lo·ca·tive

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How many syllables in "allocative"?: "allocative" has 4 lettergrepen (al - lo - ca - tive).
How to divide "allocative"?: "allocative" divides into 4 parts: al · lo · ca · tive.
Where is the stress in "allocative"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "allocative"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... lo... ca... tive) and listen on SayItVid.