How to pronounce defeasance
Say it like dih-FEE-zuns. Defeasance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- dih
- FEE
- zuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defeasance 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.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defeasance
American and British speakers say defeasance in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfizəns/ in the US and /dɪˈfiːzəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FEE-zuns.
What does defeasance mean?
- The rendering void of a contract or deed; an annulment or abrogation.
- To void; to annul.
Where does defeasance come from?
From Anglo-Norman defeasaunce.
Words that rhyme with defeasance
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Questions about saying defeasance
How do you pronounce defeasance?
Say dih-FEE-zuns. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfizəns/. In British English it is /dɪˈfiːzəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defeasance?
Defeasance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: dih · FEE · zuns.
Do Americans and Brits say defeasance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfizəns/ and the British form is /dɪˈfiːzəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.