How to Pronounce Defeater

To pronounce "defeater", say DEF-eat-er — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfiːtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈfiːtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “defeater”

"defeater" has 3 syllables: def-eat-er.

What does defeater mean?

noun

  1. One who defeats.

    “defeater of the rebel hordes”

  2. A belief which, if proved to be true, would imply outright or indirectly that another belief were false.

Related words

undercuttingundefeateddethronerdefeaturedefeasancedefeatdisesteemerdeforcer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defeater"?▾

"Defeater" has 3 syllables: def · eat · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "defeater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defeater" is /dɪˈfiːtə(ɹ)/.

What does "defeater" mean?▾

Defeater: One who defeats.

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