How to pronounce deflea
Say it like dee-FLEE. Deflea has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEE).
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- dee
- FLEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deflea
American and British speakers say deflea in essentially the same way: /diˈfli/ in the US and /diˈfliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FLEE.
What does deflea mean?
- To rid of fleas.“I had to deflea our cat with a flea comb, even though it wears a flea collar.”
Where does deflea come from?
From de- + flea (noun).
Words that rhyme with deflea
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Questions about saying deflea
How do you pronounce deflea?
Say dee-FLEE. The American pronunciation is /diˈfli/. In British English it is /diˈfliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflea?
Deflea has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEE). Broken into parts: dee · FLEE.
Do Americans and Brits say deflea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfli/ and the British form is /diˈfliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.