How many syllables in "defends"?

"defends" has 2 음절 (de - fends).

How to divide "defends"?

"defends" divides into 2 parts: de · fends.

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

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

음절 가이드

2 음절

"defends": 2 음절.

음절:de·fends

제1강세

de-FENDS(de · fends)○ ●

Stress in "defends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛndz⁄

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IPAdɪˈfɛndz

음절de·fends

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