How to Pronounce “defend”
word
/dɪˈfɛnd/
di-FEND
/dɪfˈɛnd/
di-FEND
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈfɛnd/
British English
/dɪfˈɛnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEND
UK
di-FEND
Listen in Context
Parents should defend their children when they are in danger.
The lawyer will defend her in court.
I don't agree with her choice, but I'll defend her right to make it.
He kept trying to defend himself, but nobody was listening.