How to pronounce defects
Say it like DEE-fekts. Defects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- fekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defects pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fektsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of defects
American and British speakers say defects in essentially the same way: /ˈdifɛkts/ in the US and /ˈdiːfɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-fekts.
Other ways to say defects
Defects also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-FEKTS /dɪˈfɛkts/
What does defects mean?
- plural of defect How to pronounce defect
- third-person singular simple present indicative of defect How to pronounce defect
Questions about saying defects
How do you pronounce defects?
Say DEE-fekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdifɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈdiːfɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defects?
Defects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · fekts.
Do Americans and Brits say defects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdifɛkts/ and the British form is /ˈdiːfɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.