How many syllables in "punitive"?

"punitive" has 3 音节 (pu - ni - tive).

How to divide "punitive"?

"punitive" divides into 3 parts: pu · ni · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... ni... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"punitive": 3 音节.

音节:pu·ni·tive

主重音

PU-ni-tive(pu · ni · tive)● ○ ○

Stress in "punitive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpjuːnɪtɪv⁄

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