How many syllables in "missive"?

"missive" has 2 lettergrepen (mis - sive).

How to divide "missive"?

"missive" divides into 2 parts: mis · sive.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"missive": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·sive

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MIS-sive(mis · sive)● ○

Stress in "missive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪs.ɪv⁄

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IPAˈmɪs.ɪv

Lettergrepenmis·sive

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