To pronounce "defiantly", say DEF-iantly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"defiantly" has 2 syllables: def-iantly. It rhymes with pliantly and giantly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defiantly" has 2 syllables: def · iantly.
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