How to Pronounce "defector"
word
dɪˈfɛktɝ
di-FEK-ter
dɪfˈɛktɐ
dif-EK-tuh
Definition
A defector is someone who leaves their country, group, or organization, especially for political reasons, to join an opposing side or seek asylum.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɛktɝ
British English
dɪfˈɛktɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEK-ter
UK
dif-EK-tuh
Listen in Context
The defector asked for asylum in another country.
A famous defector spoke at the conference.
The government is looking for the defector who left last week.
Many were shocked when the top scientist became a defector.