How to pronounce defends
Say it like dih-FENDZ. Defends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FENDZ).
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- dih
- FENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defends 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.
- FENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of defends
American and British speakers say defends in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɛndz/ in the US and /dɪˈfɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FENDZ.
What does defends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of defend How to pronounce defend
Words that rhyme with defends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defends.
Questions about saying defends
How do you pronounce defends?
Say dih-FENDZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛndz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defends?
Defends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FENDZ). Broken into parts: dih · FENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say defends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɛndz/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.