How many syllables in defunct?

Syllables in defunct

2

de·funct

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

How to say defunct

Pronunciation/dɪˈfʌŋkt/
2 syllables, de-FUNCT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in defunct?
Defunct has two syllables.
How do you divide defunct into syllables?
Defunct divides as de-funct.
Which syllable is stressed in defunct?
The second syllable (de-FUNCT).

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