How to pronounce defund
Say it like dee-FUHND. Defund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHND).
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- dee
- FUHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defund 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.
- FUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of defund
American and British speakers say defund in essentially the same way: /diˈfʌnd/ in the US and /diːˈfʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FUHND.
What does defund mean?
- To cancel funding for.
Where does defund come from?
From de- + fund.
Words that rhyme with defund
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defund.
Questions about saying defund
How do you pronounce defund?
Say dee-FUHND. The American pronunciation is /diˈfʌnd/. In British English it is /diːˈfʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defund?
Defund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHND). Broken into parts: dee · FUHND.
Do Americans and Brits say defund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfʌnd/ and the British form is /diːˈfʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.