How to Pronounce "defect"
word
/ˈdiːfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
DEE-fekt, dih-FEKT
/ˈdifɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
DEE-fekt, dih-FEKT
Definition
A defect is an imperfection or problem in something that makes it not work properly, or not be as good as it should be. It can refer to faults in objects, products, or even a person's character.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdiːfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
British English
/ˈdifɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-fekt, dih-FEKT
UK
DEE-fekt, dih-FEKT
Listen in Context
The phone has a small defect in the screen.
There is a defect in the design of the chair.
He was born with a heart defect.
The product was recalled because of a safety defect.