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