How to pronounce defunding
Say it like dee-FUHN-ding. Defunding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN).
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- dee
- FUHN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defunding 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.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defunding
American and British speakers say defunding in essentially the same way: /diˈfʌndɪŋ/ in the US and /diˈfʌndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FUHN-ding.
What does defunding mean?
- present participle and gerund of defund How to pronounce defund
- An instance of something being defunded; withdrawal of funds.
Questions about saying defunding
How do you pronounce defunding?
Say dee-FUHN-ding. The American pronunciation is /diˈfʌndɪŋ/. In British English it is /diˈfʌndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defunding?
Defunding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN). Broken into parts: dee · FUHN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say defunding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfʌndɪŋ/ and the British form is /diˈfʌndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.