How many syllables in "sedatives"?

"sedatives" has 3 sílabas (sed - a - tives).

How to divide "sedatives"?

"sedatives" divides into 3 parts: sed · a · tives.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sed... a... tives) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"sedatives": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:sed·a·tives

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SED-a-tives(sed · a · tives)● ○ ○

Stress in "sedatives" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛd.ə.tɪvz⁄

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