How do you divide substantive into syllables?

Substantive divides as sub-stan-tive.

Which syllable is stressed in substantive?

The first syllable (SUB-stan-tive).

Syllables in substantive

sub·stan·tive

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

Pronunciation	/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ 3 syllables, SUB-stan-tive · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say substantive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sub, stan, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in substantive?: Substantive has three syllables.
How do you divide substantive into syllables?: Substantive divides as sub-stan-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in substantive?: The first syllable (SUB-stan-tive).