How many syllables in "defer"?

"defer" has 2 शब्दांश (de - fer).

How to divide "defer"?

"defer" divides into 2 parts: de · fer.

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

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

शब्दांश गाइड

2 शब्दांश

"defer": 2 शब्दांश.

शब्दांश:de·fer

प्राथमिक दबाव

de-FER(de · fer)○ ●

Stress in "defer" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɜːr⁄

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IPAdɪˈfɜːr

शब्दांशde·fer

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something switched away from that in my mind you know I applied to law school at defer and you know thought worked for a couple of years and decided oh gosh I guess I should kind of get the job where you wear pantyhose and so and I mean if guess I should kind of get the job where you wear pantyhose and so and I mean if

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