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