How many syllables in define?

Syllables in define

2

de·fine

Define has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say define

Pronunciation/dɪˈfaɪn/
2 syllables, de-FINE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with define

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Questions

How many syllables are in define?
Define has two syllables.
How do you divide define into syllables?
Define divides as de-fine.
Which syllable is stressed in define?
The second syllable (de-FINE).

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