How to pronounce defamed
Say it like dih-FAYMD. Defamed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYMD).
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- dih
- FAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defamed 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.
- FAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of defamed
American and British speakers say defamed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfeɪmd/ in the US and /dɪˈfeɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAYMD.
What does defamed mean?
- simple past and past participle of defame How to pronounce defame
- Shown rampant without its tail.“a lion defamed”
Words that rhyme with defamed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defamed.
Questions about saying defamed
How do you pronounce defamed?
Say dih-FAYMD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfeɪmd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfeɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defamed?
Defamed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYMD). Broken into parts: dih · FAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say defamed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfeɪmd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfeɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.