How many syllables in intrusive?

Syllables in intrusive

3

in·tru·sive

Intrusive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say intrusive

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈtɹusɪv/
3 syllables, in-TRU-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say intrusive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, tru, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in intrusive?
Intrusive has three syllables.
How do you divide intrusive into syllables?
Intrusive divides as in-tru-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in intrusive?
The second syllable (in-TRU-sive).

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