How to Pronounce Defending

To pronounce "defending", say DEF-end-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dəˈfɛndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dəˈfɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “defending”

"defending" has 3 syllables: def-end-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does defending mean?

verb

  1. To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
  2. To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.

Antonyms

attack

Words that rhyme with defending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

defensiveadvancingadvocacyadvocateadvocatingarguingassertingchampion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defending"?▾

"Defending" has 3 syllables: def · end · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "defending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defending" is /dəˈfɛndɪŋ/.

What does "defending" mean?▾

Defending: To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

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