How to Pronounce Defiled

To pronounce "defiled", say DEF-il-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “defiled”

"defiled" has 3 syllables: def-il-ed.

What does defiled mean?

verb

  1. To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.
  2. To vandalize or add inappropriate contents to something considered sacred or special; desecrate

    “To urinate on someone's grave is an example of a way to defile it.”

verb

  1. To march in a single file; to file.

adjective

  1. Impure; dirty

Synonyms

contaminatepollutespoilsullydesecrateprofaneravishviolate

Antonyms

cleanpurifysanctify

Related words

uncleanimpuremaculatepollutedcontaminatedtaintedsulliedprofane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defiled"?▾

"Defiled" has 3 syllables: def · il · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "defiled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defiled" is /[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]/.

What does "defiled" mean?▾

Defiled: To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.

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