How many syllables in "defensively"?

"defensively" has 4 lettergrepen (de - fen - sive - ly).

How to divide "defensively"?

"defensively" divides into 4 parts: de · fen · sive · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... fen... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"defensively": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·fen·sive·ly

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de-FEN-sive-ly(de · fen · sive · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "defensively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛnsɪvli⁄

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Lettergrepende·fen·sive·ly

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How many syllables in "defensively"?: "defensively" has 4 lettergrepen (de - fen - sive - ly).
How to divide "defensively"?: "defensively" divides into 4 parts: de · fen · sive · ly.
Where is the stress in "defensively"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defensively"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fen... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.