How to pronounce defused
Say it like dih-FYOOZD. Defused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD).
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- dih
- FYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defused 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.
- FYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of defused
American and British speakers say defused in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfjuzd/ in the US and /dɪˈfjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYOOZD.
What does defused mean?
- simple past and past participle of defuse How to pronounce defuse
Words that rhyme with defused
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Words that sound like defused
Questions about saying defused
How do you pronounce defused?
Say dih-FYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjuzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defused?
Defused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD). Broken into parts: dih · FYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say defused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfjuzd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as defused?
Defused sounds the same as diffused in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.