How many syllables in passively?
Syllables in passively
3
pas·sive·ly
Passively has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say passively
| Pronunciation | /ˈpæsɪvli/ 3 syllables, PAS-sive-ly · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say passively slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pas, sive, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with passively
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Questions
- How many syllables are in passively?
- Passively has three syllables.
- How do you divide passively into syllables?
- Passively divides as pas-sive-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in passively?
- The first syllable (PAS-sive-ly).