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How Many Syllables in "executive"?

4 Syllables

There are 4 syllables in "executive".

Syllable Division:ex·ec·u·tive
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
ex-EC-u-tive(ex · ec · u · tive)○ ● ○ ○

The primary stress in "executive" falls on the 2nd syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv⁄

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Syllablesex·ec·u·tive
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experts on health policy, healthc care reform, human service delivery, and executive leadership. She helped to lead the president's charge to pass and implement the most significant health reform in half a century. In addition to implement the most significant health reform in half a century. In addition to

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Frequently Asked Questions About "executive"

How many syllables are in "executive"?
"executive" has exactly 4 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is ex - ec - u - tive.
How do you divide "executive" into syllables?
"executive" is divided into 4 parts: ex · ec · u · tive. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "executive"?
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 "executive" correctly?
Practice saying each syllable slowly (ex... ec... u... tive), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.