How many syllables in adhesive?

Syllables in adhesive

3

ad·he·sive

Adhesive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say adhesive

Said as /ædˈhisɪv/3 syllables, ad-HE-sive · da-DUM-da
Said as /ədˈhisɪv/3 syllables, ad-HE-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say adhesive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, he, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in adhesive?
Adhesive has three syllables.
How do you divide adhesive into syllables?
Adhesive divides as ad-he-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in adhesive?
The second syllable (ad-HE-sive).

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