How many syllables in "cohesive"?

"cohesive" has 3 lettergrepen (co - he - sive).

How to divide "cohesive"?

"cohesive" divides into 3 parts: co · he · sive.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"cohesive": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·he·sive

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co-HE-sive(co · he · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "cohesive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄koʊˈhiːsɪv⁄

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IPAkoʊˈhiːsɪv

Lettergrepenco·he·sive

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