How to pronounce defenders
Say it like dih-FEN-derz. Defenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- dih
- FEN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defenders 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.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of defenders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FEN-duz.
What does defenders mean?
- plural of defender How to pronounce defender
Questions about saying defenders
How do you pronounce defenders?
Say dih-FEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛndɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defenders?
Defenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: dih · FEN · derz.
Is defenders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈfɛndəz/ (dih-FEN-duz).