How to pronounce defog
Say it like dee-FOG. Defog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOG).
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- dee
- FOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defog 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.
- FOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of defog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-FOG.
What does defog mean?
- To remove the moisture or fog from.
- To make intelligible; to free from confusion.
Where does defog come from?
From de- + fog.
Words that rhyme with defog
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Questions about saying defog
How do you pronounce defog?
Say dee-FOG. The American pronunciation is /diˈfɑɡ/. In British English it is /diːˈfɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defog?
Defog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOG). Broken into parts: dee · FOG.
Is defog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /diːˈfɒɡ/ (dee-FOG).