How many syllables in "operative"?

"operative" has 4 lettergrepen (op - er - a - tive).

How to divide "operative"?

"operative" divides into 4 parts: op · er · a · tive.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"operative": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·er·a·tive

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OP-er-a-tive(op · er · a · tive)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "operative" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv⁄

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