How to Pronounce "defuse"
word
dɪfˈjuz
di-FYOOZ
dɪfjˈuːz
di-FYOOZ
Definition
To remove the fuse from a bomb to make it safe; also, to make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or calmer.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪfˈjuz
British English
dɪfjˈuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FYOOZ
UK
di-FYOOZ
Listen in Context
The expert carefully defused the bomb.
She tried to defuse the argument between her friends.
The police managed to defuse the tense situation.
His joke helped defuse the tension in the room.