How to Pronounce Defaulter

To pronounce "defaulter", say DEF-ault-er — 3 syllables, IPA /[dɪˈfɔːɫtə(ɹ)]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[dɪˈfɔːɫtə(ɹ)]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “defaulter”

"defaulter" has 3 syllables: def-ault-er. It rhymes with falter and alter, if that helps it stick.

What does defaulter mean?

noun

  1. One who fails to fulfill an obligation or perform a task, especially a legal or financial one.

Words that rhyme with defaulter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

falteralteraltarhalterfaultervaulterpsaltermalterwinterhalterbaltergibraltar

Related words

deadbeatdelinquencyoffenderdefaultingdelinquentdefaultmalfeasorfail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defaulter"?▾

"Defaulter" has 3 syllables: def · ault · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "defaulter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defaulter" is /[dɪˈfɔːɫtə(ɹ)]/.

What does "defaulter" mean?▾

Defaulter: One who fails to fulfill an obligation or perform a task, especially a legal or financial one.

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