How many syllables in "defuse"?

"defuse" has 2 sílabas (de - fuse).

How to divide "defuse"?

"defuse" divides into 2 parts: de · fuse.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"defuse": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·fuse

Ênfase Primária

de-FUSE(de · fuse)○ ●

Stress in "defuse" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄diːˈfjuːz⁄

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