To pronounce "passive-aggressive", say PASS-iv-eaggr-ess-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PASS-iv-eaggr-ess-iv-e
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"passive-aggressive" has 6 syllables: pass-iv-eaggr-ess-iv-e.
"Passive-aggressive" has 6 syllables: pass · iv · eaggr · ess · iv · e.
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