How many syllables in "emptive"?

"emptive" has 2 lettergrepen (emp - tive).

How to divide "emptive"?

"emptive" divides into 2 parts: emp · tive.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"emptive": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:emp·tive

Hoofdklemtoon

EMP-tive(emp · tive)● ○

Stress in "emptive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛmptɪv⁄

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IPAˈɛmptɪv

Lettergrepenemp·tive

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How many syllables in "emptive"?: "emptive" has 2 lettergrepen (emp - tive).
How to divide "emptive"?: "emptive" divides into 2 parts: emp · tive.
Where is the stress in "emptive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "emptive"?: Say each syllable slowly (emp... tive) and listen on SayItVid.