How many syllables in "defat"?

"defat" has 2 lettergrepen (de - fat).

How to divide "defat"?

"defat" divides into 2 parts: de · fat.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"defat": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·fat

Hoofdklemtoon

DE-fat(de · fat)● ○

Stress in "defat" falls on 1st syllable.

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