How to Pronounce "defamation"
word
ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən
def-uh-MAY-shun
dɪfɐmˈeɪʃən
dif-uh-MAY-shun
Definition
Defamation is the act of saying or writing false statements about someone that damage their reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən
British English
dɪfɐmˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
def-uh-MAY-shun
UK
dif-uh-MAY-shun
Listen in Context
She sued the newspaper for defamation.
Making false accusations can lead to defamation.
Defamation is against the law in many countries.
After the story went viral, he threatened to sue for defamation.