How to Pronounce "defected"
word
dɪˈfɛktɪd
di-FEK-tid
dˈiːfɛktɪd
dee-FEK-tid
Definition
To leave your country, group, or organization to join an opposing one, especially for political or military reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɛktɪd
British English
dˈiːfɛktɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEK-tid
UK
dee-FEK-tid
Listen in Context
He defected to another country last year.
Several soldiers defected during the conflict.
A famous athlete defected to compete for another country.
People were shocked when she defected to the rival party.