How many syllables in "define"?

"define" has 2 sílabas (de - fine).

How to divide "define"?

"define" divides into 2 parts: de · fine.

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

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2 Sílabas

"define": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·fine

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de-FINE(de · fine)○ ●

Stress in "define" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfaɪn⁄

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Sílabasde·fine

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