How many syllables in "defeat"?

"defeat" has 2 silben (de - feat).

How to divide "defeat"?

"defeat" divides into 2 parts: de · feat.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (de... feat) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Silben

"defeat": 2 silben.

Silben:de·feat

Hauptbetonung

de-FEAT(de · feat)○ ●

Stress in "defeat" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfiːt⁄

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Silbende·feat

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How many syllables in "defeat"?: "defeat" has 2 silben (de - feat).
How to divide "defeat"?: "defeat" divides into 2 parts: de · feat.
Where is the stress in "defeat"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defeat"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... feat) and listen on SayItVid.