How to pronounce defocus
Say it like dee-FOH-kus. Defocus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- dee
- FOH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defocus 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.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defocus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-FOH-kus.
What does defocus mean?
- To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.
- The process of going out of focus.
- The distance by which the focal point is in front of (positive defocus) or beyond (negative defocus) the image or target surface.
Where does defocus come from?
From de- + focus.
Words that rhyme with defocus
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Questions about saying defocus
How do you pronounce defocus?
Say dee-FOH-kus. The American pronunciation is /diˈfoʊkəs/. In British English it is /diːˈfəʊkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defocus?
Defocus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: dee · FOH · kus.
Is defocus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /diːˈfəʊkəs/ (dee-FOH-kus).