How to pronounce defeated
Say it like dih-FEE-tud. Defeated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
- dih
- FEE
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defeated 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defeated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-FEE-tid.
What does defeated mean?
- Subjugated, beaten, overcome.
- simple past and past participle of defeat How to pronounce defeat“The soldiers were defeated then captured”
Where does defeated come from?
From defeat + -ed.
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Questions about saying defeated
How do you pronounce defeated?
Say dih-FEE-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfitəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfiːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defeated?
Defeated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: dih · FEE · tud.
Is defeated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈfiːtɪd/ (dih-FEE-tid).