How many syllables in "passive"?

"passive" has 2 lettergrepen (pas - sive).

How to divide "passive"?

"passive" divides into 2 parts: pas · sive.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"passive": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pas·sive

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PAS-sive(pas · sive)● ○

Stress in "passive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpæsɪv⁄

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IPAˈpæsɪv

Lettergrepenpas·sive

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