How to Pronounce Defiles

To pronounce "defiles", say DEF-il-es — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫz/. 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)ɫz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “defiles”

"defiles" has 3 syllables: def-il-es.

What does defiles 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.”

noun

  1. A narrow way or passage, e.g. between mountains.
  2. A single file, such as of soldiers.

verb

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

Synonyms

contaminatepollutespoilsullydesecrateprofaneravishviolate

Antonyms

cleanpurifysanctify

Related words

befoultaintsullyfoulmaculatetarnishgorgecorrupt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defiles"?▾

"Defiles" has 3 syllables: def · il · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "defiles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defiles" is /dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫz/.

What does "defiles" mean?▾

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

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