How many syllables in "laxative"?

"laxative" has 3 lettergrepen (lax - a - tive).

How to divide "laxative"?

"laxative" divides into 3 parts: lax · a · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lax... a... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"laxative": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lax·a·tive

Hoofdklemtoon

LAX-a-tive(lax · a · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "laxative" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlæksətɪv⁄

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IPAˈlæksətɪv

Lettergrepenlax·a·tive

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