How to pronounce defers
Say it like dih-FURZ. Defers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURZ).
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- dih
- FURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defers 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.
- FURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of defers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FURZ.
What does defers mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of defer How to pronounce defer
Words that rhyme with defers
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Questions about saying defers
How do you pronounce defers?
Say dih-FURZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɝz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defers?
Defers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURZ). Broken into parts: dih · FURZ.
Is defers 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 /dɪˈfɜːz/ (dih-FURZ).