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