How many syllables in defines?
Syllables in defines
2
de·fines
Defines has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say defines
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfaɪnz/ 2 syllables, de-FINES · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say defines slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fines. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with defines
- lines
- signs
- kinds
- designs
- guidelines
- airlines
- mines
- headlines
- wines
- fines
- combines
- outlines
- shines
- vines
- declines
- pines
Questions
- How many syllables are in defines?
- Defines has two syllables.
- How do you divide defines into syllables?
- Defines divides as de-fines.
- Which syllable is stressed in defines?
- The second syllable (de-FINES).