How to pronounce defeatist
Say it like dih-FEE-tist. Defeatist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- dih
- FEE
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defeatist 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.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defeatist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-FEE-tist.
What does defeatist mean?
- Of or relating to defeatism.
- Someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude.
Where does defeatist come from?
From defeat + -ist, after French défaitiste.
Words that rhyme with defeatist
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Questions about saying defeatist
How do you pronounce defeatist?
Say dih-FEE-tist. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfitɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈfiːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defeatist?
Defeatist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: dih · FEE · tist.
Is defeatist 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 /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ (dih-FEE-tist).