How many syllables in deficient?
Syllables in deficient
3
de·fi·cient
Deficient has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deficient
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ 3 syllables, de-FI-cient · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say deficient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fi, cient. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in deficient?
- Deficient has three syllables.
- How do you divide deficient into syllables?
- Deficient divides as de-fi-cient.
- Which syllable is stressed in deficient?
- The second syllable (de-FI-cient).