How many syllables in "coercive"?

"coercive" has 3 lettergrepen (co - er - cive).

How to divide "coercive"?

"coercive" divides into 3 parts: co · er · cive.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"coercive": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·er·cive

Hoofdklemtoon

co-ER-cive(co · er · cive)○ ● ○

Stress in "coercive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄koʊˈɜːrsɪv⁄

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IPAkoʊˈɜːrsɪv

Lettergrepenco·er·cive

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