How many syllables in "deferral"?

"deferral" has 3 syllabes (de - fer - ral).

How to divide "deferral"?

"deferral" divides into 3 parts: de · fer · ral.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fer... ral) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"deferral": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·fer·ral

Accent principal

de-FER-ral(de · fer · ral)○ ● ○

Stress in "deferral" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɜːrəl⁄

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Syllabesde·fer·ral

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