How many syllables in defended?
Syllables in defended
3
de·fend·ed
Defended has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defended
| Said as /dɪˈfɛndəd/ | 3 syllables, de-FEND-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /dɪˈfɛndɪd/ | 3 syllables, de-FEND-ed · da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say defended slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fend, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defended
- ended
- intended
- extended
- recommended
- attended
- suspended
- offended
- amended
- splendid
- tended
- descended
- pretended
- blended
- depended
- apprehended
- ascended
Questions
- How many syllables are in defended?
- Defended has three syllables.
- How do you divide defended into syllables?
- Defended divides as de-fend-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in defended?
- The second syllable (de-FEND-ed).