How many syllables in "defoe"?

"defoe" has 2 sílabas (de - foe).

How to divide "defoe"?

"defoe" divides into 2 parts: de · foe.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... foe) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"defoe": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·foe

Ênfase Primária

de-FOE(de · foe)○ ●

Stress in "defoe" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfoʊ⁄

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Sílabasde·foe

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