How Many Syllables In Defy?
2syllables
Defy has 2 syllables, de-fy. It is a disyllabic word.
defy
/dɪˈfaɪ/ UK /dɪˈfaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
de-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Defy
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Defy 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 defy?
Defy has 2 syllables, de-fy. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈfaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in defy?
The second syllable, fy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of defy?
Defy has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide defy into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-fy.