To pronounce "defying", say DEFY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEFY-ing
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"defying" has 2 syllables: defy-ing. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defying" has 2 syllables: defy · ing.
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