How many syllables in defer?
Syllables in defer
2
de·fer
Defer has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defer
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɝ/ 2 syllables, de-FER · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 5 |
To count it yourself, say defer slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fer. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defer
Questions
- How many syllables are in defer?
- Defer has two syllables.
- How do you divide defer into syllables?
- Defer divides as de-fer.
- Which syllable is stressed in defer?
- The second syllable (de-FER).