How to pronounce defusing
Say it like dih-FYOO-zing. Defusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- dih
- FYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defusing 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defusing
American and British speakers say defusing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYOO-zing.
What does defusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of defuse How to pronounce defuse
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- deactivation
Words that rhyme with defusing
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Questions about saying defusing
How do you pronounce defusing?
Say dih-FYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defusing?
Defusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: dih · FYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say defusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.