How many syllables in ineffective?
Syllables in ineffective
4
in·ef·fec·tive
Ineffective has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say ineffective
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/ 4 syllables, in-ef-FEC-tive · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say ineffective slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ef, fec, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with ineffective
- effective
- perspective
- objective
- collective
- detective
- respective
- protective
- selective
- prospective
- subjective
- directive
- reflective
- defective
- retrospective
- irrespective
- elective
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Questions
- How many syllables are in ineffective?
- Ineffective has four syllables.
- How do you divide ineffective into syllables?
- Ineffective divides as in-ef-fec-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in ineffective?
- The third syllable (in-ef-FEC-tive).