How to Pronounce "defecting"
word
dɪˈfɛktɪŋ
di-FEK-ting
dˈiːfɛktɪŋ
dee-FEK-ting
Definition
Leaving one country, group, or organization, especially to join a rival, often because of disagreement or for safety.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɛktɪŋ
British English
dˈiːfɛktɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEK-ting
UK
dee-FEK-ting
Listen in Context
He was arrested for defecting to another country.
Many soldiers are defecting during the war.
They were punished for defecting from their political party.
After defecting, she had to start a completely new life abroad.