How many syllables in decisively?

Syllables in decisively

4

de·ci·sive·ly

Decisively has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say decisively

Pronunciation/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
4 syllables, de-CI-sive-ly · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say decisively slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, ci, sive, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in decisively?
Decisively has four syllables.
How do you divide decisively into syllables?
Decisively divides as de-ci-sive-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in decisively?
The second syllable (de-CI-sive-ly).

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