How to pronounce defib
Say it like dee-FIB. Defib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB).
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- dee
- FIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defib
American and British speakers say defib in essentially the same way: /diˈfɪb/ in the US and /diˈfɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FIB.
What does defib mean?
- To defibrillate.
- A defibrillator.
- A defibrillation.
Where does defib come from?
Clipping of defibrillation.
Words that rhyme with defib
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Questions about saying defib
How do you pronounce defib?
Say dee-FIB. The American pronunciation is /diˈfɪb/. In British English it is /diˈfɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defib?
Defib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB). Broken into parts: dee · FIB.
Do Americans and Brits say defib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfɪb/ and the British form is /diˈfɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.