To pronounce "death-defying", say DEATHD-efy-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEATHD-efy-ing
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"death-defying" has 3 syllables: deathd-efy-ing.
"Death-defying" has 3 syllables: deathd · efy · ing.
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