Quick Syllable Guide
How Many Syllables in "definitive"?
4 Syllables
There are 4 syllables in "definitive".
Syllable Division:de·fin·i·tive
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
de-FIN-i-tive(de · fin · i · tive)○ ● ○ ○
The primary stress in "definitive" falls on the 2nd syllable.
Phonetic IPA:⁄dɪˈfɪnətɪv⁄
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IPAdɪˈfɪnətɪv
Syllablesde·fin·i·tive
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Katherine's holding on to as a definitive evidence that he's not in the water as previously suggested. But not it's not concrete, I suppose. water as previously suggested. But not
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Frequently Asked Questions About "definitive"
- How many syllables are in "definitive"?
- "definitive" has exactly 4 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is de - fin - i - tive.
- How do you divide "definitive" into syllables?
- "definitive" is divided into 4 parts: de · fin · i · tive. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
- Where is the primary stress located in "definitive"?
- In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
- How can I practice saying "definitive" correctly?
- Practice saying each syllable slowly (de... fin... i... tive), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.