How many syllables in defies?

Syllables in defies

2

de·fies

Defies has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say defies

Pronunciation/dɪˈfaɪz/
2 syllables, de-FIES · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in defies?
Defies has two syllables.
How do you divide defies into syllables?
Defies divides as de-fies.
Which syllable is stressed in defies?
The second syllable (de-FIES).

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