How many syllables in "decisiveness"?

"decisiveness" has 4 lettergrepen (de - ci - sive - ness).

How to divide "decisiveness"?

"decisiveness" divides into 4 parts: de · ci · sive · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... ci... sive... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"decisiveness": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·ci·sive·ness

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de-ci-SIVE-ness(de · ci · sive · ness)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decisiveness" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs⁄

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Lettergrepende·ci·sive·ness

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How many syllables in "decisiveness"?: "decisiveness" has 4 lettergrepen (de - ci - sive - ness).
How to divide "decisiveness"?: "decisiveness" divides into 4 parts: de · ci · sive · ness.
Where is the stress in "decisiveness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decisiveness"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... ci... sive... ness) and listen on SayItVid.