How many syllables in expressive?
Syllables in expressive
3
ex·pres·sive
Expressive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say expressive
| Pronunciation | /ɪksˈpɹɛsɪv/ 3 syllables, ex-PRES-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say expressive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pres, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with expressive
- impressive
- progressive
- aggressive
- excessive
- successive
- oppressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- possessive
- repressive
- regressive
- recessive
- unimpressive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in expressive?
- Expressive has three syllables.
- How do you divide expressive into syllables?
- Expressive divides as ex-pres-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in expressive?
- The second syllable (ex-PRES-sive).