How to pronounce defusal
Say it like dee-FYOO-zul. Defusal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- dee
- FYOO
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defusal 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defusal
American and British speakers say defusal in essentially the same way: /diˈfjuzəl/ in the US and /diːˈfjuːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FYOO-zul.
What does defusal mean?
- The act or process of making safe an explosive device (for example, a bomb, mine, or improvised explosive device), as by removing, disabling, or neutralizing its fuse, detonator, etc.
- The act or process of calming, de-escalating, or otherwise making a potentially dangerous, volatile, or tense situation less dangerous or tense.
- A particular instance or operation of defusing, especially an explosive device.
Where does defusal come from?
From defuse + -al.
Words that rhyme with defusal
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Questions about saying defusal
How do you pronounce defusal?
Say dee-FYOO-zul. The American pronunciation is /diˈfjuzəl/. In British English it is /diːˈfjuːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defusal?
Defusal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: dee · FYOO · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say defusal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfjuzəl/ and the British form is /diːˈfjuːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.