Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

self-defensive

How many syllables in self-defensive?

  829761534 syllables

Divide self-defensive into syllables:   self-de-fen-sive
Primary syllable stress:   self-de-fen-sive
Secondary syllable stress:   self-de-fen-sive
How to say self-defensive:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"self-defensive." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 15 October 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why self-defensive is 829761534 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Pop Quiz
An unicorn
or A unicorn?
Take the A vs. An Quiz

Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with self-defensive

4 syllables
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
How could $250 help your students?

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Spain, France, Greece, & Chad
4 countries, 1 syllable each
!See more facts
FAQ
How many syllables
are in LOL?
?Learn Here
Do You Know
when to use
Bear and Bare?
Learn Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!