How many syllables in defiance?

Syllables in defiance

3

de·fi·ance

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

How to say defiance

Pronunciation/dɪˈfaɪəns/
3 syllables, de-FI-ance · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with defiance

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Questions

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

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