How to Pronounce "in defiance"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /dɪˈfaɪəns
in di-FY-uhns
ˈɪn/ /dɪfˈaɪəns
in di-FY-uhns
Definition
To do something in a way that openly shows resistance or disobedience, especially when you know you are not supposed to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /dɪˈfaɪəns
British English
ˈɪn/ /dɪfˈaɪəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in di-FY-uhns
UK
in di-FY-uhns
Listen in Context
He spoke in defiance to his teacher.
She acted in defiance of the rules.
They marched in defiance through the streets.
She wore the banned shirt in defiance of the dress code.