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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ac
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ac-tive: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AC-tive.
Pronunciation
/ˈæktɪv/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ac-tive.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide active into syllables?

active divides as ac-tive. ac-tive: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in active?

Active has 2 syllables (ac-tive).

Which syllable is stressed in active?

The stressed syllable in active is ac. The 1st syllable is stressed: AC-tive.

How do you pronounce active?

/ˈæktɪv/ in American English.