How many syllables in "defied"?

"defied" has 2 syllabes (de - fied).

How to divide "defied"?

"defied" divides into 2 parts: de · fied.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"defied": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·fied

Accent principal

de-FIED(de · fied)○ ●

Stress in "defied" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfaɪd⁄

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Syllabesde·fied

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