How many syllables in passive?

Syllables in passive

2

pas·sive

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

How to say passive

Pronunciation/ˈpæsɪv/
2 syllables, PAS-sive · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say passive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pas, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with passive

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Questions

How many syllables are in passive?
Passive has two syllables.
How do you divide passive into syllables?
Passive divides as pas-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in passive?
The first syllable (PAS-sive).

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