Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

instinctive

How many syllables in instinctive?

  3 syllables

Divide instinctive into syllables:   in-stinc-tive
Stressed syllable in instinctive:   in-stinc-tive
How to pronounce instinctive:   in-stingk-tiv
How to say instinctive:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"instinctive." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why instinctive is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Can you divide
vacuum into syllables?
Take the Syllable Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for instinctive


1 syllable
  • born
    2 syllables
    • inborn
    • innate
    • inbred
    • untaught
    3 syllables
    • animal
    • natural
    • unthinking
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
    Teachers
    We award $250 every month to
    help teachers
    teach their students.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    In the Middle Ages,
    a “moment” was 90 seconds.
    !Get more facts
    Grammar
    Learn the rules for using
    A vs. An
    ?A vs. An Rules
    Do You Know
    when to use
    There, Their, & They're?
    Learn Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!