How many syllables in "deflect"?

"deflect" has 2 lettergrepen (de - flect).

How to divide "deflect"?

"deflect" divides into 2 parts: de · flect.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"deflect": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·flect

Hoofdklemtoon

de-FLECT(de · flect)○ ●

Stress in "deflect" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈflɛkt⁄

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IPAdɪˈflɛkt

Lettergrepende·flect

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