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