How do you divide imperative into syllables?

Imperative divides as im-per-a-tive.

Which syllable is stressed in imperative?

The second syllable (im-PER-a-tive).

Syllables in imperative

im·per·a·tive

Imperative has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌɪmˈpɛɹətɪv/ 4 syllables, im-PER-a-tive · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say imperative slowly and listen for each vowel sound: im, per, a, tive. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in imperative?: Imperative has four syllables.
How do you divide imperative into syllables?: Imperative divides as im-per-a-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in imperative?: The second syllable (im-PER-a-tive).