How many syllables in "passive"?

"passive" has 2 heceler (pas - sive).

How to divide "passive"?

"passive" divides into 2 parts: pas · sive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pas... sive) and listen on SayItVid.

Hece Rehberi

2 Heceler

"passive": 2 heceler.

Heceler:pas·sive

Birincil Vurgu

PAS-sive(pas · sive)● ○

Stress in "passive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpæsɪv⁄

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IPAˈpæsɪv

Hecelerpas·sive

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