To pronounce "defines", say DEF-in-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"defines" has 3 syllables: def-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.
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“the defining power of an optical instrument”
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"Defines" has 3 syllables: def · in · es.
Defines: To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
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