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"infinitive"?

4 Lettergrepen

"infinitive": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·fin·i·tive
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in-FIN-i-tive(in · fin · i · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "infinitive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv⁄

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IPAɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv
Lettergrepenin·fin·i·tive
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it is derived from a Latin word, currere. and that's the infinitive "to run" So "curriculum" is "to run." It's the running of a course, rather than a noun. It's the running of a course, rather than a noun.

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FAQ: "infinitive"

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