How to Pronounce Defrosting

To pronounce "defrosting", say DEFR-ost-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

DEFR-ost-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “defrosting”

"defrosting" has 3 syllables: defr-ost-ing. It rhymes with exhausting and accosting, if that helps it stick.

What does defrosting mean?

verb

  1. To remove frost from.

    “I have just defrosted the fridge.”

  2. To thaw something.

    “Will you defrost the chops for supper tonight?”

noun

  1. The process by which something is defrosted.

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Words that rhyme with defrosting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exhaustingaccostingcostingfrostingosting

Related words

deicethawingthawdeicingfrosticingadfde-icing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defrosting"?▾

"Defrosting" has 3 syllables: defr · ost · ing.

What does "defrosting" mean?▾

Defrosting: To remove frost from.

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