How many syllables in secretive?

Syllables in secretive

3

se·cre·tive

Secretive has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say secretive

Pronunciation/ˈsikɹətɪv/
3 syllables, SE-cre-tive · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say secretive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: se, cre, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in secretive?
Secretive has three syllables.
How do you divide secretive into syllables?
Secretive divides as se-cre-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in secretive?
The first syllable (SE-cre-tive).

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