How many syllables in repressive?
Syllables in repressive
3
re·pres·sive
Repressive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say repressive
| Pronunciation | /ɹiˈpɹɛsɪv/ 3 syllables, re-PRES-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say repressive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, pres, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with repressive
- impressive
- progressive
- aggressive
- excessive
- successive
- oppressive
- expressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- possessive
- regressive
- recessive
- unimpressive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in repressive?
- Repressive has three syllables.
- How do you divide repressive into syllables?
- Repressive divides as re-pres-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in repressive?
- The second syllable (re-PRES-sive).