How to pronounce defame
Say it like dih-FAYM. Defame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce defame. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dih
- FAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of defame
American and British speakers say defame in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfeɪm/ in the US and /dɪˈfeɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAYM.
What does defame mean?
- To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
- To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.“to defame somebody”
- Synonym of defamed.
Where does defame come from?
From Middle English defamen, from Anglo-Norman defamer (verb), defame (noun), and its source, Latin diffāmō, from fāma (“fame; rumor; reputation”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with defame
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defame.
Questions about saying defame
How do you pronounce defame?
Say dih-FAYM. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfeɪm/. In British English it is /dɪˈfeɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defame?
Defame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYM). Broken into parts: dih · FAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say defame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfeɪm/ and the British form is /dɪˈfeɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.