Defeat has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The manager threw in the towel in defeat and planned how to win the next game. | |
| 2. | The Giants were well on the way to defeat. | |
| 3. | The lawsuit is likely to end in our defeat. | |
| 4. | Actually, we had prepared ourselves for defeat. | |
| 5. | The chances of victory or defeat are even. | |
| 6. | The general had 20/20 hindsight about the defeat, but no foresight at all. | |
| 7. | Tanks and planes may defeat the troops but they cannot conquer the people. | |
| 8. | The two parties allied to defeat the bill. | |
| 9. | The defeat didn't dampen his spirits. | |
| 10. | Rumors of defeat were abroad. |