How to Pronounce "defaulting"
word
dɪˈfɔɫtɪŋ
di-FAWL-ting
dɪfˈɒltɪŋ
di-FOL-ting
Definition
Defaulting means failing to pay a debt or fulfill an obligation, especially officially or by a specific deadline.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɔɫtɪŋ
British English
dɪfˈɒltɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FAWL-ting
UK
di-FOL-ting
Listen in Context
The company is defaulting on its loans.
He was sued for defaulting on child support payments.
Countries defaulting can face severe economic consequences.
After defaulting for months, the tenant was finally evicted.