How to pronounce defang
Say it like dee-FANG. Defang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FANG).
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- dee
- FANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of defang
American and British speakers say defang in essentially the same way: /diˈfæŋ/ in the US and /diːˈfæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FANG.
What does defang mean?
- To remove the fangs from (something).“The snake was defanged.”
- To render (something) harmless.
Where does defang come from?
From de- + fang.
Words that rhyme with defang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defang.
Questions about saying defang
How do you pronounce defang?
Say dee-FANG. The American pronunciation is /diˈfæŋ/. In British English it is /diːˈfæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defang?
Defang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FANG). Broken into parts: dee · FANG.
Do Americans and Brits say defang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfæŋ/ and the British form is /diːˈfæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.