How many syllables in "captiv"?

"captiv" has 2 lettergrepen (cap - tiv).

How to divide "captiv"?

"captiv" divides into 2 parts: cap · tiv.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cap... tiv) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"captiv": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cap·tiv

Hoofdklemtoon

CAP-tiv(cap · tiv)● ○

Stress in "captiv" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæp.tɪv⁄

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IPAˈkæp.tɪv

Lettergrepencap·tiv

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How many syllables in "captiv"?: "captiv" has 2 lettergrepen (cap - tiv).
How to divide "captiv"?: "captiv" divides into 2 parts: cap · tiv.
Where is the stress in "captiv"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "captiv"?: Say each syllable slowly (cap... tiv) and listen on SayItVid.