Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Defence?

defence has 2 syllables

Split Defence into syllables?

de-fence

Definition of Defence

Defence is the action of protecting yourself, a country, or an idea from attack, criticism, or harm.

How should Defence divide into syllables

The first syllable 'de' has a schwa sound and the second syllable 'fence' has a long e sound. The letter e is a vowel and the letters d, f, n, and c are consonants.

Part of Speech - Defence

Noun

The castle's defence was too strong for the enemy to conquer.

Sentences with Defence

The soldier put up a strong defence against the enemy's attack.
The lawyer presented a solid defence for his client in court.
The walls of the fort provided a good defence against the invaders.
The team's defence was able to stop the opponent from scoring.
The vaccine provides a good defence against the flu.

Quotes with Defence

The best defence against the atom bomb is not to be there when it goes off.
The best defence against tyranny is not to fight it but to ignore it.
The best defence against propaganda is more propaganda.
The defence budget is more than a piggy bank for people who want to get busy beating swords into pork barrels.
The best defence against the bullsh*t is to be the bullsh*t.
The best defence against the future is to be there first.
The best defence against the truth is a good offence.
The best defence against criticism is to be good at what you do.
The best defence against aging is to keep your mind busy and your body active.
The best defence against loneliness is to have a good book and a cat.