How many syllables in "defender"?

"defender" has 3 syllabes (de - fen - der).

How to divide "defender"?

"defender" divides into 3 parts: de · fen · der.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"defender": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·fen·der

Accent principal

de-FEN-der(de · fen · der)○ ● ○

Stress in "defender" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛndər⁄

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Syllabesde·fen·der

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