How to Pronounce Defender

To pronounce "defender", say DEF-end-er — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɛndə(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

/dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “defender”

"defender" has 3 syllables: def-end-er. It rhymes with tender and render, if that helps it stick.

What does defender mean?

noun

  1. Someone who defends people or property
  2. One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring

Words that rhyme with defender

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenderrendersplendorslenderengendersurrenderpretendervendorbendercontenderfenderoffender

Related words

protectorguardiandefensordefensivedefenddefensedefencedefendant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defender"?▾

"Defender" has 3 syllables: def · end · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "defender"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defender" is /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/.

What does "defender" mean?▾

Defender: Someone who defends people or property

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