How many syllables in "defy"?

"defy" has 2 sílabas (de - fy).

How to divide "defy"?

"defy" divides into 2 parts: de · fy.

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

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2 Sílabas

"defy": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·fy

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de-FY(de · fy)○ ●

Stress in "defy" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfaɪ⁄

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want someone to stumble upon my blog and be inspired just like I was for them to defy a passion they never they had. And if you think about it, my story isn't that unique in the sense that every scientist was born this way. They see

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