How many syllables in deceptive?
Syllables in deceptive
3
de·cep·tive
Deceptive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deceptive
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsɛptɪv/ 3 syllables, de-CEP-tive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say deceptive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, cep, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in deceptive?
- Deceptive has three syllables.
- How do you divide deceptive into syllables?
- Deceptive divides as de-cep-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in deceptive?
- The second syllable (de-CEP-tive).