How to pronounce defied
Say it like dih-FYDE. Defied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYDE).
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- dih
- FYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defied 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.
- FYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of defied
American and British speakers say defied in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfaɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYDE.
What does defied mean?
- simple past and past participle of defy How to pronounce defy
Words that rhyme with defied
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Questions about saying defied
How do you pronounce defied?
Say dih-FYDE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defied?
Defied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYDE). Broken into parts: dih · FYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say defied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfaɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.