How to pronounce defaults
Say it like dih-FAWLTS. Defaults has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWLTS).
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- dih
- FAWLTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaults 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.
- FAWLTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of defaults
American and British speakers say defaults in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɔlts/ in the US and /dɪˈfɔːlts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAWLTS.
What does defaults mean?
- plural of default How to pronounce default
- third-person singular simple present indicative of default How to pronounce default
Words that rhyme with defaults
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defaults.
Questions about saying defaults
How do you pronounce defaults?
Say dih-FAWLTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔlts/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaults?
Defaults has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWLTS). Broken into parts: dih · FAWLTS.
Do Americans and Brits say defaults the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɔlts/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɔːlts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.