How many syllables in "defends"?

"defends" has 2 lettergrepen (de - fends).

How to divide "defends"?

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"defends": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·fends

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de-FENDS(de · fends)○ ●

Stress in "defends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛndz⁄

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Lettergrepende·fends

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How many syllables in "defends"?: "defends" has 2 lettergrepen (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.