How to Pronounce Defies

To pronounce "defies", say DEF-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DEF-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “defies”

"defies" has 2 syllables: def-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does defies mean?

noun

  1. A challenge.

verb

  1. To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

    “to defy an enemy;   to defy the power of a magistrate;   to defy the arguments of an opponent;   to defy public opinion”

  2. To refuse to obey.

    “If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention.”

Words that rhyme with defies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

challengechallengesconfoundsdefiantdisobeysfloutslacksovercomes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defies"?▾

"Defies" has 2 syllables: def · ies.

What does "defies" mean?▾

Defies: A challenge.

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