How to Pronounce Defect

To pronounce "defect", say DEF-ect — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “defect”

"defect" has 2 syllables: def-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does defect mean?

noun

  1. A fault or malfunction.

    “a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment”

  2. The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.

verb

  1. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
  2. To desert one's army, to flee from combat.

Words that rhyme with defect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectrespectdeflectreflectobject

Related words

faultshortcomingdesertblemishflawdefectivefaultydisadvantage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defect"?▾

"Defect" has 2 syllables: def · ect.

What does "defect" mean?▾

Defect: A fault or malfunction.

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