How many syllables in captives?
Syllables in captives
2
cap·tives
Captives has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say captives
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæptɪvz/ 2 syllables, CAP-tives · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say captives slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cap, tives. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with captives
- actives
- objectives
- perspectives
- detectives
- captains
- adaptive
- directives
- contraceptives
- electives
- collectives
- active
- attractive
- chapters
- interactive
- radioactive
- inactive
Questions
- How many syllables are in captives?
- Captives has two syllables.
- How do you divide captives into syllables?
- Captives divides as cap-tives.
- Which syllable is stressed in captives?
- The first syllable (CAP-tives).