How many syllables in "definitive"?

"definitive" has 4 lettergrepen (de - fin - i - tive).

How to divide "definitive"?

"definitive" divides into 4 parts: de · fin · i · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fin... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"definitive": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·fin·i·tive

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de-FIN-i-tive(de · fin · i · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "definitive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɪnətɪv⁄

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Lettergrepende·fin·i·tive

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