How to Pronounce "defining"
word
dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ
di-FY-ning
dɪfˈaɪnɪŋ
dif-EYE-ning
Definition
'Defining' describes something that explains or identifies what something is, or something that is crucial and shapes its character.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ
British English
dɪfˈaɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FY-ning
UK
dif-EYE-ning
Listen in Context
A defining feature of birds is their feathers.
The defining moment in the game was the final goal.
Honesty is a defining quality of a good friend.
That speech was a defining point in her career.