To pronounce "defused", say DEF-us-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
defused
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DEF-us-ed
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"defused" has 3 syllables: def-us-ed. It rhymes with bemused and enthused, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: diffused — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“to defuse a hostage situation”
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defused" has 3 syllables: def · us · ed.
Defused: To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
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