How many syllables in "preemptive"?

"preemptive" has 3 sylaby (pre - emp - tive).

How to divide "preemptive"?

"preemptive" divides into 3 parts: pre · emp · tive.

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

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

Przewodnik po sylabach

3 Sylaby

"preemptive": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:pre·emp·tive

Główny akcent

pre-EMP-tive(pre · emp · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "preemptive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄priˈɛmptɪv⁄

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IPApriˈɛmptɪv

Sylabypre·emp·tive

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