How to pronounce defoliant
Say it like dih-FOH-lee-unt. Defoliant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- dih
- FOH
- lee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defoliant 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.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defoliant
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-FOH-leernt.
What does defoliant mean?
- An agent used to defoliate plants.“Agent Orange is a defoliant.”
Where does defoliant come from?
From defoliate + -ant.
Questions about saying defoliant
How do you pronounce defoliant?
Say dih-FOH-lee-unt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfoʊliənt/. In British English it is /diːˈfəʊlɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defoliant?
Defoliant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: dih · FOH · lee · unt.
Is defoliant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /diːˈfəʊlɪənt/ (dee-FOH-leernt).