How many syllables in "defying"?

"defying" has 3 음절 (de - fy - ing).

How to divide "defying"?

"defying" divides into 3 parts: de · fy · ing.

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

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

음절 가이드

3 음절

"defying": 3 음절.

음절:de·fy·ing

제1강세

de-FY-ing(de · fy · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "defying" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfaɪ.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAdɪˈfaɪ.ɪŋ

음절de·fy·ing

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How many syllables in "defying"?: "defying" has 3 음절 (de - fy - ing).
How to divide "defying"?: "defying" divides into 3 parts: de · fy · ing.
Where is the stress in "defying"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defying"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fy... ing) and listen on SayItVid.