How many syllables in operative?
Syllables in operative
4
op·er·a·tive
Operative has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say operative
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑpɚətɪv/ 4 syllables, OP-er-a-tive · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say operative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, er, a, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with operative
- uncooperative
- inoperative
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Questions
- How many syllables are in operative?
- Operative has four syllables.
- How do you divide operative into syllables?
- Operative divides as op-er-a-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in operative?
- The first syllable (OP-er-a-tive).