How to pronounce defiantly
Say it like dih-FY-unt-lee. Defiantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- dih
- FY
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defiantly 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of defiantly
American and British speakers say defiantly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfaɪəntli/ in the US and /dɪˈfaɪjəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FY-yunt-lee.
What does defiantly mean?
- In a defiant manner.
Where does defiantly come from?
From defiant + -ly.
Questions about saying defiantly
How do you pronounce defiantly?
Say dih-FY-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪəntli/. In British English it is /dɪˈfaɪjəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defiantly?
Defiantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: dih · FY · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say defiantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfaɪəntli/ and the British form is /dɪˈfaɪjəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.