How many syllables in "expressive"?

"expressive" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - pres - sive).

How to divide "expressive"?

"expressive" divides into 3 parts: ex · pres · sive.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"expressive": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·pres·sive

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ex-pres-SIVE(ex · pres · sive)○ ○ ●

Stress in "expressive" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈsprɛsɪv⁄

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IPAɪkˈsprɛsɪv

Lettergrepenex·pres·sive

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