To pronounce "defense", say DEF-ens-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɛns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈfɛns/
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"defense" has 3 syllables: def-ens-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: defence — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defense" has 3 syllables: def · ens · e.
The IPA transcription of "defense" is /dɪˈfɛns/.
Defense: The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
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