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