How to pronounce defectible
Say it like dih-FEK-tih-bul. Defectible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- dih
- FEK
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defectible 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defectible
American and British speakers say defectible in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FEK-tih-bul.
What does defectible mean?
- deficient; imperfect
Where does defectible come from?
From defect + -ible.
Questions about saying defectible
How do you pronounce defectible?
Say dih-FEK-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛktɪbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɛktɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defectible?
Defectible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: dih · FEK · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say defectible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɛktɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.