How Many Syllables In Defeat?
2syllables
Defeat has 2 syllables, de-feat. It is a disyllabic word.
defeat
/dɪˈfiːt/ UK /dɪˈfiːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, feat.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.fiːt/
Division By Letters
de-feat
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Defeat
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | iː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Defeat Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in defeat?
Defeat has 2 syllables, de-feat. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈfiːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in defeat?
The second syllable, feat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of defeat?
Defeat has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide defeat into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.fiːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-feat.