How many syllables in excessive?
Syllables in excessive
3
ex·ces·sive
Excessive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say excessive
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ 3 syllables, ex-CES-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say excessive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, ces, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with excessive
- impressive
- progressive
- aggressive
- successive
- oppressive
- expressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- possessive
- repressive
- regressive
- recessive
- unimpressive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in excessive?
- Excessive has three syllables.
- How do you divide excessive into syllables?
- Excessive divides as ex-ces-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in excessive?
- The second syllable (ex-CES-sive).