How To Pronounce Defoe
Defoe
In British English, Defoe is pronounced /dɪˈfəʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [dɪˈfəʊ]. In American English, it is pronounced /dɪˈfoʊ/.
Defoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Defoe has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Defoe
Questions About Defoe
How do you pronounce Defoe in British English?
In British English, Defoe is pronounced /dɪˈfəʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [dɪˈfəʊ].
How do you pronounce Defoe in American English?
In American English, Defoe is pronounced /dɪˈfoʊ/.
How many syllables are in Defoe?
Defoe has two syllables, /dɪ/ + /fəʊ/.
Where is the stress in Defoe?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /fəʊ/.
Do British and American English pronounce Defoe the same way?
No. British English has /dɪˈfəʊ/ and American English has /dɪˈfoʊ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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