How many syllables in "deaf"?

"deaf" has 1 lettergrepen (deaf).

How to divide "deaf"?

"deaf" divides into 1 parts: deaf.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"deaf": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:deaf

Hoofdklemtoon

DEAF(deaf)●

Stress in "deaf" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄dɛf⁄

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAdɛf

Lettergrependeaf

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How many syllables in "deaf"?: "deaf" has 1 lettergrepen (deaf).
How to divide "deaf"?: "deaf" divides into 1 parts: deaf.
Where is the stress in "deaf"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "deaf"?: Say each syllable slowly (deaf) and listen on SayItVid.