How many syllables in deflect?
Syllables in deflect
2
de·flect
Deflect has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deflect
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈflɛkt/ 2 syllables, de-FLECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say deflect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, flect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with deflect
- project
- perfect
- respect
- effect
- expect
- subject
- protect
- direct
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
Questions
- How many syllables are in deflect?
- Deflect has two syllables.
- How do you divide deflect into syllables?
- Deflect divides as de-flect.
- Which syllable is stressed in deflect?
- The second syllable (de-FLECT).