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