How many syllables in "operatives"?

"operatives" has 4 lettergrepen (op - er - a - tives).

How to divide "operatives"?

"operatives" divides into 4 parts: op · er · a · tives.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"operatives": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·er·a·tives

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

Stress in "operatives" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒpərətɪvz⁄

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IPAˈɒpərətɪvz

Lettergrepenop·er·a·tives

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