How many syllables in defeat?
Syllables in defeat
2
de·feat
Defeat has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defeat
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfit/ 2 syllables, de-FEAT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say defeat slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, feat. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defeat
Questions
- How many syllables are in defeat?
- Defeat has two syllables.
- How do you divide defeat into syllables?
- Defeat divides as de-feat.
- Which syllable is stressed in defeat?
- The second syllable (de-FEAT).