How many syllables in deflected?

Syllables in deflected

3

de·flect·ed

Deflected has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say deflected

Pronunciation/dɪˈflɛktɪd/
3 syllables, de-FLECT-ed · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with deflected

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Questions

How many syllables are in deflected?
Deflected has three syllables.
How do you divide deflected into syllables?
Deflected divides as de-flect-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in deflected?
The second syllable (de-FLECT-ed).

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