How many syllables in forgive?

Syllables in forgive

2

for·give

Forgive has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say forgive

Said as /fɚˈɡɪv/2 syllables, for-GIVE · da-DUM
Said as /fɔɹˈɡɪv/2 syllables, for-GIVE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say forgive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: for, give. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with forgive

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Questions

How many syllables are in forgive?
Forgive has two syllables.
How do you divide forgive into syllables?
Forgive divides as for-give.
Which syllable is stressed in forgive?
The second syllable (for-GIVE).

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