How many syllables in definite?

Syllables in definite

3

def·i·nite

Definite has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say definite

Pronunciation/ˈdɛfənət/
3 syllables, DEF-i-nite · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say definite slowly and listen for each vowel sound: def, i, nite. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in definite?
Definite has three syllables.
How do you divide definite into syllables?
Definite divides as def-i-nite.
Which syllable is stressed in definite?
The first syllable (DEF-i-nite).

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