How many syllables in "preparative"?

"preparative" has 4 lettergrepen (pre - pa - ra - tive).

How to divide "preparative"?

"preparative" divides into 4 parts: pre · pa · ra · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... pa... ra... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"preparative": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·pa·ra·tive

Hoofdklemtoon

pre-PA-ra-tive(pre · pa · ra · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "preparative" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɹəˈpæɹətɪv⁄

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IPApɹəˈpæɹətɪv

Lettergrepenpre·pa·ra·tive

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