How many syllables in default?

Syllables in default

2

de·fault

Default has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say default

Pronunciation/dɪˈfɔlt/
2 syllables, de-FAULT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say default slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fault. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in default?
Default has two syllables.
How do you divide default into syllables?
Default divides as de-fault.
Which syllable is stressed in default?
The second syllable (de-FAULT).

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