How many syllables in defence?
Syllables in defence
2
de·fence
Defence has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defence
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɛns/ 2 syllables, de-FENCE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say defence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fence. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defence
- sense
- defense
- intense
- hence
- cents
- offense
- expense
- fence
- dense
- tense
- immense
- pence
- commence
- suspense
- incense
- dispense
Questions
- How many syllables are in defence?
- Defence has two syllables.
- How do you divide defence into syllables?
- Defence divides as de-fence.
- Which syllable is stressed in defence?
- The second syllable (de-FENCE).