How many syllables in defying?
Syllables in defying
3
de·fy·ing
Defying has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defying
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ 3 syllables, de-FY-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say defying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fy, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defying
- trying
- buying
- flying
- lying
- dying
- crying
- applying
- underlying
- identifying
- qualifying
- denying
- terrifying
- satisfying
- relying
- supplying
- drying
Questions
- How many syllables are in defying?
- Defying has three syllables.
- How do you divide defying into syllables?
- Defying divides as de-fy-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in defying?
- The second syllable (de-FY-ing).