How to Pronounce Defeasible

To pronounce "defeasible", say DEF-eas-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /[dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/[dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “defeasible”

"defeasible" has 4 syllables: def-eas-ibl-e.

What does defeasible mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of being defeated, terminated, annulled, voided or invalidated.

    “The accounting charge for the non-callable debt is defeasible by an escrow.”

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Related words

defeasancedvoidableavoidabledefiableannullabledefeatableabrogabledismissable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defeasible"?▾

"Defeasible" has 4 syllables: def · eas · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "defeasible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defeasible" is /[dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ]/.

What does "defeasible" mean?▾

Defeasible: Capable of being defeated, terminated, annulled, voided or invalidated.

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