How many syllables in "defi"?

"defi" has 2 lettergrepen (de - fi).

How to divide "defi"?

"defi" divides into 2 parts: de · fi.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"defi": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·fi

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DE-fi(de · fi)● ○

Stress in "defi" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdiːˌfaɪ⁄

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IPAˈdiːˌfaɪ

Lettergrepende·fi

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