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imperative

How many syllables in imperative?

  4 syllables

Divide imperative into syllables:   im-per-a-tive
Stressed syllable in imperative:   im-per-a-tive
How to pronounce imperative:   im-per-uh-tiv
How to say imperative:

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Synonyms for imperative


1 syllable
  • rule
    2 syllables
    • vital
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    4 syllables
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