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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mas
  • 7 letters
Syllables
mas-sive: 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: MAS-sive.
Pronunciation
/ˈmæsɪv/ 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 mas-sive.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide massive into syllables?

massive divides as mas-sive. mas-sive: 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 massive?

Massive has 2 syllables (mas-sive).

Which syllable is stressed in massive?

The stressed syllable in massive is mas. The 1st syllable is stressed: MAS-sive.

How do you pronounce massive?

/ˈmæsɪv/ in American English.