How many syllables in "connective"?

"connective" has 3 lettergrepen (con - nec - tive).

How to divide "connective"?

"connective" divides into 3 parts: con · nec · tive.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"connective": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·nec·tive

Hoofdklemtoon

con-NEC-tive(con · nec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "connective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈnɛktɪv⁄

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IPAkəˈnɛktɪv

Lettergrepencon·nec·tive

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4:10

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