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