How to Pronounce "defeats"
word
dɪˈfits
di-FEETS
dɪfˈiːts
dif-EETS
Definition
Defeats can mean wins against someone in a competition (as a verb), or times when someone loses (as a noun, plural).
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfits
British English
dɪfˈiːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEETS
UK
dif-EETS
Listen in Context
She defeats her opponent in the final match.
They remember their most difficult defeats.
The team defeats all its rivals every year.
Even though he usually wins, a few unexpected defeats made him a better player.