How to Pronounce "defection"
word
dɪˈfɛkʃən
di-FEK-shuhn
dɪfˈɛkʃən
dif-EK-shuhn
Definition
Defection is the act of leaving one group, organization, or country to join an opposing one, often because of disagreeing with its values or policies.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɛkʃən
British English
dɪfˈɛkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEK-shuhn
UK
dif-EK-shuhn
Listen in Context
His defection to another team surprised everyone.
The soldier was punished for defection.
Her defection from the party made the news.
After his sudden defection, the organization had to change its strategy.