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