How many syllables in "alive"?

"alive" has 2 sílabas (a - live).

How to divide "alive"?

"alive" divides into 2 parts: a · live.

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

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2 Sílabas

"alive": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:a·live

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a-LIVE(a · live)○ ●

Stress in "alive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈlaɪv⁄

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ill, not in a coma, and not being kept alive on life support, and they have no written directive, should they or should they not be denied food and written directive, should they or should

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