How to pronounce defraud
Say it like dih-FRAWD. Defraud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAWD).
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- dih
- FRAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defraud 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.
- FRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of defraud
American and British speakers say defraud in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfrɔd/ in the US and /dɪˈfrɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FRAWD.
What does defraud mean?
- To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
Where does defraud come from?
From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.
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Questions about saying defraud
How do you pronounce defraud?
Say dih-FRAWD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfrɔd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfrɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defraud?
Defraud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAWD). Broken into parts: dih · FRAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say defraud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfrɔd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfrɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.