How to pronounce defrauding
Say it like dih-FRAW-ding. Defrauding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAW).
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- dih
- FRAW
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defrauding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defrauding
American and British speakers say defrauding in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfrɔdɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FRAW-ding.
What does defrauding mean?
- present participle and gerund of defraud How to pronounce defraud
- The act of committing fraud.
Words that rhyme with defrauding
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Questions about saying defrauding
How do you pronounce defrauding?
Say dih-FRAW-ding. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfrɔdɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defrauding?
Defrauding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAW). Broken into parts: dih · FRAW · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say defrauding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfrɔdɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.