How to Pronounce "defeat"
word
/dɪˈfit/
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/dɪfˈiːt/
di-FEET
Definition
As a noun, it means a loss in a game, fight, election, or other competition. As a verb, it means to win against someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈfit/
British English
/dɪfˈiːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEET
UK
di-FEET
Listen in Context
Our team faced defeat in the final game.
The army could not defeat the enemy.
She did not want to admit defeat.
We were close to defeat, but somehow we turned the game around.