How to Pronounce Well-defined

To pronounce "well-defined", say WELLD-ef-in-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

WELLD-ef-in-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “well-defined”

"well-defined" has 4 syllables: welld-ef-in-ed.

What does well-defined mean?

adjective

  1. Having a clean and distinct outline
  2. Accurately and precisely described or specified

Antonyms

ill-defined

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Related words

distinctclearchiseledspecifiedfocusedexplicitprecisespecific

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How many syllables are in "well-defined"?▾

"Well-defined" has 4 syllables: welld · ef · in · ed.

What does "well-defined" mean?▾

Well-defined: Having a clean and distinct outline

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