How many syllables in cumulative?

Syllables in cumulative

4

cu·mu·la·tive

Cumulative has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cumulative

Pronunciation/ˈkjumjələtɪv/
4 syllables, CU-mu-la-tive · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say cumulative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cu, mu, la, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in cumulative?
Cumulative has four syllables.
How do you divide cumulative into syllables?
Cumulative divides as cu-mu-la-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in cumulative?
The first syllable (CU-mu-la-tive).

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