How to pronounce defensor
Say it like dih-FEN-ser. Defensor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈfɛnsər/dih-FEN-ser
UK British/dɪˈfɛnsə/dih-FEN-suh
- dih
- FEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defensor 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defensor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FEN-suh.
What does defensor mean?
noun
- one who defends; a defender
- a defender or advocate in court; a guardian or protector
- the patron of a church; an officer having charge of the temporal affairs of a church
Where does defensor come from?
From Latin dēfēnsor.
Words that rhyme with defensor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defensor.
Questions about saying defensor
How do you pronounce defensor?
Say dih-FEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛnsər/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defensor?
Defensor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: dih · FEN · ser.
Is defensor 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 /dɪˈfɛnsə/ (dih-FEN-suh).