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