How many syllables in "defeated"?

"defeated" has 3 syllabes (de - feat - ed).

How to divide "defeated"?

"defeated" divides into 3 parts: de · feat · ed.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"defeated": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·feat·ed

Accent principal

de-FEAT-ed(de · feat · ed)○ ● ○

Stress in "defeated" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfiːtɪd⁄

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Syllabesde·feat·ed

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How many syllables in "defeated"?: "defeated" has 3 syllabes (de - feat - ed).
How to divide "defeated"?: "defeated" divides into 3 parts: de · feat · ed.
Where is the stress in "defeated"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defeated"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... feat... ed) and listen on SayItVid.