How many syllables in repulsive?
Syllables in repulsive
3
re·pul·sive
Repulsive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say repulsive
| Pronunciation | /ɹiˈpʌlsɪv/ 3 syllables, re-PUL-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say repulsive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, pul, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with repulsive
- compulsive
- impulsive
- convulsive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in repulsive?
- Repulsive has three syllables.
- How do you divide repulsive into syllables?
- Repulsive divides as re-pul-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in repulsive?
- The second syllable (re-PUL-sive).