How to pronounce defiler
Say it like dih-FY-ler. Defiler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- dih
- FY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defiler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defiler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FY-luh.
What does defiler mean?
- one who defiles.
Where does defiler come from?
From defile + -er.
Questions about saying defiler
How do you pronounce defiler?
Say dih-FY-ler. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪlər/. In British English it is /dɪˈfaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defiler?
Defiler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: dih · FY · ler.
Is defiler 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 /dɪˈfaɪlə/ (dih-FY-luh).