How many syllables in "corrective"?

"corrective" has 3 lettergrepen (cor - rec - tive).

How to divide "corrective"?

"corrective" divides into 3 parts: cor · rec · tive.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"corrective": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cor·rec·tive

Hoofdklemtoon

cor-REC-tive(cor · rec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "corrective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈrɛktɪv⁄

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IPAkəˈrɛktɪv

Lettergrepencor·rec·tive

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