How many syllables in "defective"?

"defective" has 3 âm tiết (de - fec - tive).

How to divide "defective"?

"defective" divides into 3 parts: de · fec · tive.

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

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

Hướng dẫn âm tiết

3 Âm tiết

"defective": 3 âm tiết.

Âm tiết:de·fec·tive

Trọng âm chính

de-FEC-tive(de · fec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "defective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛktɪv⁄

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IPAdɪˈfɛktɪv

Âm tiếtde·fec·tive

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How many syllables in "defective"?: "defective" has 3 âm tiết (de - fec - tive).
How to divide "defective"?: "defective" divides into 3 parts: de · fec · tive.
Where is the stress in "defective"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defective"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... fec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.