How many syllables in festive?

Syllables in festive

2

fes·tive

Festive has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say festive

Pronunciation/ˈfɛstɪv/
2 syllables, FES-tive · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with festive

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Questions

How many syllables are in festive?
Festive has two syllables.
How do you divide festive into syllables?
Festive divides as fes-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in festive?
The first syllable (FES-tive).

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