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define

Syllables: de-fine: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-FINE.
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪn/ 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-fine.

Words that rhyme with define

How do you divide define into syllables?

define divides as de-fine. de-fine: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in define?

Define has 2 syllables (de-fine).

Which syllable is stressed in define?

The stressed syllable in define is fine. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-FINE.

How do you pronounce define?

/dɪˈfaɪn/ in American English.