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primitive

How many syllables in primitive?

  3 syllables

Divide primitive into syllables:   prim-i-tive
Stressed syllable in primitive:   prim-i-tive
How to pronounce primitive:   prim-i-tiv
How to say primitive:

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Synonyms for primitive


2 syllables
  • ancient
  • early
  • basic
  • primal
3 syllables
  • archaic
  • visceral
4 syllables
6 syllables
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