How many syllables in "oppressive"?

"oppressive" has 3 lettergrepen (op - pres - sive).

How to divide "oppressive"?

"oppressive" divides into 3 parts: op · pres · sive.

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

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"oppressive": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·pres·sive

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op-PRES-sive(op · pres · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "oppressive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈprɛsɪv⁄

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Lettergrepenop·pres·sive

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elite, it may have seemed more oppressive than anything. There were some other benefits, though, that the Romans did. There were some other benefits, though, that the Romans did.

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