How to Pronounce Defensible

To pronounce "defensible", say DEF-ens-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /[dɪˈfɛnsɪbəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/[dɪˈfɛnsɪbəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “defensible”

"defensible" has 4 syllables: def-ens-ibl-e. It rhymes with ostensible and sensible, if that helps it stick.

What does defensible mean?

adjective

  1. (of an installation etc) capable of being defended against armed attack
  2. (of an argument etc) capable of being justified

Synonyms

defendable

Antonyms

indefensible

Words that rhyme with defensible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ostensiblesensibleindispensableincomprehensibleinsensiblecomprehensiblereprehensibleindispensibledispensableindefensibletensiblecompensable

Related words

defendableinvulnerablesupportabletenablesustainabledefendwarrantedjustifiable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defensible"?▾

"Defensible" has 4 syllables: def · ens · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "defensible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defensible" is /[dɪˈfɛnsɪbəɫ]/.

What does "defensible" mean?▾

Defensible: (of an installation etc) capable of being defended against armed attack

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