How many syllables in "aversive"?

"aversive" has 3 lettergrepen (a - ver - sive).

How to divide "aversive"?

"aversive" divides into 3 parts: a · ver · sive.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"aversive": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·ver·sive

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a-VER-sive(a · ver · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "aversive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈvɜːrsɪv⁄

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IPAəˈvɜːrsɪv

Lettergrepena·ver·sive

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important that you be calm, do not lecture and do not make the interaction aversive. So you say, "It was good that you brought the card home." Praise that. And now in a calm way, continue. You did not earn points today, but you'll have

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