How many syllables in deferred?
Syllables in deferred
2
de·ferred
Deferred has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deferred
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɝd/ 2 syllables, de-FERRED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say deferred slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, ferred. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with deferred
- third
- heard
- word
- bird
- referred
- occurred
- transferred
- preferred
- password
- absurd
- herd
- nerd
- incurred
- blurred
- stirred
- overheard
Questions
- How many syllables are in deferred?
- Deferred has two syllables.
- How do you divide deferred into syllables?
- Deferred divides as de-ferred.
- Which syllable is stressed in deferred?
- The second syllable (de-FERRED).