How To Pronounce Defrost
defrost
In British English, defrost is pronounced /ˌdiːˈfrɒst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌdiːˈfr̥ʷɒst̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌdiːˈfrɔːst/.
Defrost 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
Defrost 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 Defrost
Questions About Defrost
How do you pronounce defrost in British English?
In British English, defrost is pronounced /ˌdiːˈfrɒst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌdiːˈfr̥ʷɒst̚].
How do you pronounce defrost in American English?
In American English, defrost is pronounced /ˌdiːˈfrɔːst/.
How many syllables are in defrost?
Defrost has two syllables, /diː/ + /frɒst/.
Where is the stress in defrost?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /frɒst/.
Do British and American English pronounce defrost the same way?
No. British English has /ˌdiːˈfrɒst/ and American English has /ˌdiːˈfrɔːst/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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