How many syllables in positive?
Syllables in positive
3
pos·i·tive
Positive has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say positive
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɑzətɪv/ 3 syllables, POS-i-tive · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say positive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pos, i, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with positive
Questions
- How many syllables are in positive?
- Positive has three syllables.
- How do you divide positive into syllables?
- Positive divides as pos-i-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in positive?
- The first syllable (POS-i-tive).