How many syllables in "instinctive"?

"instinctive" has 3 слоги (in - stinc - tive).

How to divide "instinctive"?

"instinctive" divides into 3 parts: in · stinc · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... stinc... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Слоговой гид

3 Слоги

"instinctive": 3 слоги.

Слоги:in·stinc·tive

Основное ударение

in-STINC-tive(in · stinc · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "instinctive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈstɪŋ.k.tɪv⁄

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Автовоспроизведение

IPAɪnˈstɪŋ.k.tɪv

Слогиin·stinc·tive

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