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positive

How many syllables in positive?

  3 syllables

Divide positive into syllables:   pos-i-tive
Stressed syllable in positive:   pos-i-tive
How to pronounce positive:   poz-i-tiv
How to say positive:

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Synonyms for positive


1 syllable
  • bright
  • firm
  • sound
  • up
  • clear
  • plus
  • sure
2 syllables
  • assured
  • cheery
  • clear-cut
  • convinced
  • sanguine
  • useful
  • certain
  • chipper
  • confirmed
  • helpful
  • upbeat
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5 syllables
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