How to pronounce defying
Say it like dih-FY-ing. Defying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- dih
- FY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defying 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defying
American and British speakers say defying in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FY-ing.
What does defying mean?
Words that rhyme with defying
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Questions about saying defying
How do you pronounce defying?
Say dih-FY-ing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defying?
Defying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: dih · FY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say defying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.