How to pronounce defrost
Say it like dee-FRAWST. Defrost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAWST).
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- dee
- FRAWST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defrost 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.
- FRAWSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of defrost
American and British speakers say defrost in essentially the same way: /diˈfrɔst/ in the US and /diːˈfrɒst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FROST.
What does defrost mean?
- To remove frost from.“I have just defrosted the fridge.”
- To thaw (something).“Will you defrost the chops for supper tonight?”
- To recover from something tiresome.“See you tomorrow evening; I'll have defrosted from my trip by then.”
- The removal of frost.
Where does defrost come from?
From de- + frost.
Words that rhyme with defrost
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defrost.
Questions about saying defrost
How do you pronounce defrost?
Say dee-FRAWST. The American pronunciation is /diˈfrɔst/. In British English it is /diːˈfrɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defrost?
Defrost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAWST). Broken into parts: dee · FRAWST.
Do Americans and Brits say defrost the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfrɔst/ and the British form is /diːˈfrɒst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.