How to Pronounce “defended”
word
/dɪˈfɛndəd/
/dɪfˈɛndɪd/
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈfɛndəd/
British English
/dɪfˈɛndɪd/
Listen in Context
The lawyer defended her client in court.
He defended his little brother from bullies.
The team defended their championship title well.
She defended herself by explaining what happened.