How many syllables in "primitive"?

"primitive" has 3 音节 (prim - i - tive).

How to divide "primitive"?

"primitive" divides into 3 parts: prim · i · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (prim... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"primitive": 3 音节.

音节:prim·i·tive

主重音

PRIM-i-tive(prim · i · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "primitive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv⁄

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