How to Pronounce Define

To pronounce "define", say DEF-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈfaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “define”

"define" has 3 syllables: def-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does define mean?

noun

  1. A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

verb

  1. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

    “the defining power of an optical instrument”

  2. To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Words that rhyme with define

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

specifydelimitatedelimitdelineatespecifyingdefinitionalexplainclarifying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "define"?▾

"Define" has 3 syllables: def · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "define"?▾

The IPA transcription of "define" is /dɪˈfaɪn/.

What does "define" mean?▾

Define: A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

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