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