How many syllables in narrative?

Syllables in narrative

3

nar·ra·tive

Narrative has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say narrative

Said as /ˈnæɹətɪv/3 syllables, NAR-ra-tive · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈnɛɹətɪv/3 syllables, NAR-ra-tive · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in narrative?
Narrative has three syllables.
How do you divide narrative into syllables?
Narrative divides as nar-ra-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in narrative?
The first syllable (NAR-ra-tive).

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