How many syllables in defensive?
Syllables in defensive
3
de·fen·sive
Defensive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defensive
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ 3 syllables, de-FEN-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say defensive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fen, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defensive
- expensive
- extensive
- offensive
- comprehensive
- intensive
- inexpensive
- apprehensive
- pensive
- inoffensive
- hypertensive
- counteroffensive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in defensive?
- Defensive has three syllables.
- How do you divide defensive into syllables?
- Defensive divides as de-fen-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in defensive?
- The second syllable (de-FEN-sive).