How many syllables in defender?

Syllables in defender

3

de·fend·er

Defender has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say defender

Pronunciation/dɪˈfɛndɚ/
3 syllables, de-FEND-er · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with defender

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Questions

How many syllables are in defender?
Defender has three syllables.
How do you divide defender into syllables?
Defender divides as de-fend-er.
Which syllable is stressed in defender?
The second syllable (de-FEND-er).

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