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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fault
  • 7 letters
Syllables
de-fault: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-FAULT.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈfɔlt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-fault.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide default into syllables?

default divides as de-fault. de-fault: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in default?

Default has 2 syllables (de-fault).

Which syllable is stressed in default?

The stressed syllable in default is fault. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-FAULT.

How do you pronounce default?

/dɪˈfɔlt/ in American English.