How many syllables in captive?
Syllables in captive
2
cap·tive
Captive has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say captive
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæptɪv/ 2 syllables, CAP-tive · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say captive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cap, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with captive
Questions
- How many syllables are in captive?
- Captive has two syllables.
- How do you divide captive into syllables?
- Captive divides as cap-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in captive?
- The first syllable (CAP-tive).