How to pronounce defected
Say it like dih-FEK-tid. Defected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- dih
- FEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defected 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defected
American and British speakers say defected in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɛktɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈfɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FEK-tid.
What does defected mean?
- simple past and past participle of defect How to pronounce defect
Words that rhyme with defected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defected.
Questions about saying defected
How do you pronounce defected?
Say dih-FEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛktɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defected?
Defected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: dih · FEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say defected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɛktɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.