How to Pronounce "defend with"
expression
dɪˈfɛnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
di-FEND WITH or di-FEND WITH
dɪfˈɛnd/ /wˈɪð
di-FEND WITH
Definition
To protect oneself, someone, or something by using a specific thing, method, or argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɛnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
dɪfˈɛnd/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEND WITH or di-FEND WITH
UK
di-FEND WITH
Listen in Context
The knight defended with a large shield.
She defended with strong arguments.
They defended with teamwork.
He tried to defend with humor when people criticized him.