How to Pronounce "define as"
expression
dɪˈfaɪn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
di-FYN AZ, EZ
dɪfˈaɪn/ /ˈæs
dif-EYN AZ
Definition
To describe or explain what something is by saying what it means or how it is understood.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfaɪn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
dɪfˈaɪn/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FYN AZ, EZ
UK
dif-EYN AZ
Listen in Context
We define happiness as feeling good about life.
Doctors often define obesity as having a BMI over 30.
We can define this word as 'friendship'.
Some people define success as having lots of money, but others see it differently.