How many syllables in "defier"?

"defier" has 2 sillabe (de - fier).

How to divide "defier"?

"defier" divides into 2 parts: de · fier.

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

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Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"defier": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:de·fier

Accento primario

de-FIER(de · fier)○ ●

Stress in "defier" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)⁄

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IPAdɪˈfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)

Sillabede·fier

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