To pronounce "defunding", say DEF-und-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"defunding" has 3 syllables: def-und-ing. It rhymes with funding and refunding, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Defunding" has 3 syllables: def · und · ing.
Defunding: To cancel funding for.
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