How many syllables in defiant?

Syllables in defiant

3

de·fi·ant

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

How to say defiant

Pronunciation/dɪˈfaɪənt/
3 syllables, de-FI-ant · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say defiant slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fi, ant. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with defiant

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Questions

How many syllables are in defiant?
Defiant has three syllables.
How do you divide defiant into syllables?
Defiant divides as de-fi-ant.
Which syllable is stressed in defiant?
The second syllable (de-FI-ant).

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