How many syllables in "defectively"?

"defectively" has 5 syllabes (de - fec - ti - ve - ly).

How to divide "defectively"?

"defectively" divides into 5 parts: de · fec · ti · ve · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fec... ti... ve... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"defectively": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·fec·ti·ve·ly

Accent principal

de-FEC-ti-ve-ly(de · fec · ti · ve · ly)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "defectively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛktɪvli⁄

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Syllabesde·fec·ti·ve·ly

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How many syllables in "defectively"?: "defectively" has 5 syllabes (de - fec - ti - ve - ly).
How to divide "defectively"?: "defectively" divides into 5 parts: de · fec · ti · ve · ly.
Where is the stress in "defectively"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defectively"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fec... ti... ve... ly) and listen on SayItVid.