How many syllables in "defecated"?

"defecated" has 4 音節 (de - fe - ca - ted).

How to divide "defecated"?

"defecated" divides into 4 parts: de · fe · ca · ted.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fe... ca... ted) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音節

"defecated": 4 音節.

音節:de·fe·ca·ted

第1強勢

DE-fe-ca-ted(de · fe · ca · ted)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "defecated" falls on 1st syllable.

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音節de·fe·ca·ted

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How many syllables in "defecated"?: "defecated" has 4 音節 (de - fe - ca - ted).
How to divide "defecated"?: "defecated" divides into 4 parts: de · fe · ca · ted.
Where is the stress in "defecated"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defecated"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fe... ca... ted) and listen on SayItVid.