How many syllables in massive?

There are 2 syllables in the word massive.

Divide massive into syllables:

massive (adjective):: imposing in size or bulk or solidity.; forming or consisting of a large mass; (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid

big

bulky

colossal

elephantine

enormous

extensive

gargantuan

gigantic

ginormous

great

heavy

hefty

huge

hulking

humongous or humungous

immense

imposing

impressive

large

mammoth

monolithic

monster

monumental

outsized

ponderous

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