How to pronounce defined
Say it like dih-FYND. Defined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYND).
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- dih
- FYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defined pronunciation, sound by sound
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- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of defined
American and British speakers say defined in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfaɪnd/ in the US and /dɪˈfaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYND.
What does defined mean?
- clearly characterized or delimited“lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined”“each child has clearly defined duties”
- showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary“hills defined against the evening sky”“the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill”
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Words that rhyme with defined
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Questions about saying defined
How do you pronounce defined?
Say dih-FYND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪnd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defined?
Defined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYND). Broken into parts: dih · FYND.
Do Americans and Brits say defined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfaɪnd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.