How to Pronounce "defectives"
word
dɪˈfɛktɪv
di-FEK-tivz
dɪfˈɛktɪvz
dif-EK-tivz
Definition
'Defectives' usually refers to things, especially products, that have faults or flaws and do not work properly. Rarely, it can refer to people or things considered imperfect.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɛktɪv
British English
dɪfˈɛktɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEK-tivz
UK
dif-EK-tivz
Listen in Context
The factory separates all defectives from the good products.
We need to check the batch for any defectives.
All defectives must be returned to the supplier.
The warehouse reported a higher number of defectives this month than usual.