How to Pronounce "defer to"
expression
dɪˈfɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
di-FUR too, di-FUR tuh, di-FUR ti
dɪfˈɜː/ /tˈuː
di-FUR TOO
Definition
To let someone else decide or to follow their opinion or wishes, usually because they have more experience or authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
dɪfˈɜː/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FUR too, di-FUR tuh, di-FUR ti
UK
di-FUR TOO
Listen in Context
I defer to your experience in this matter.
We decided to defer to the teacher’s judgment.
In case of disagreement, I usually defer to my manager.
Let’s defer to Sarah—she’s the expert here.