How to pronounce defrauded
Say it like dih-FRAW-did. Defrauded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAW).
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- dih
- FRAW
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defrauded 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.
- FRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defrauded
American and British speakers say defrauded in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfrɔdɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FRAW-did.
What does defrauded mean?
- simple past and past participle of defraud How to pronounce defraud
Questions about saying defrauded
How do you pronounce defrauded?
Say dih-FRAW-did. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfrɔdɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defrauded?
Defrauded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAW). Broken into parts: dih · FRAW · did.
Do Americans and Brits say defrauded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfrɔdɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.