How many syllables in responsive?

Syllables in responsive

3

re·spon·sive

Responsive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say responsive

Pronunciation/ɹɪˈspɑnsɪv/
3 syllables, re-SPON-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say responsive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, spon, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with responsive

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Questions

How many syllables are in responsive?
Responsive has three syllables.
How do you divide responsive into syllables?
Responsive divides as re-spon-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in responsive?
The second syllable (re-SPON-sive).

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