To pronounce "defeat", say DEF-eat — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈfiːt/
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"defeat" has 2 syllables: def-eat. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defeat" has 2 syllables: def · eat.
The IPA transcription of "defeat" is /dɪˈfiːt/.
Defeat: To overcome in battle or contest.
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