How many syllables in "defeats"?

"defeats" has 2 음절 (de - feats).

How to divide "defeats"?

"defeats" divides into 2 parts: de · feats.

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

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

음절 가이드

2 음절

"defeats": 2 음절.

음절:de·feats

제1강세

de-FEATS(de · feats)○ ●

Stress in "defeats" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfiːts⁄

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IPAdɪˈfiːts

음절de·feats

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