How to Pronounce "defaulted"
word
dɪˈfɔɫtɪd
di-FAWLT-id
dɪfˈɒltɪd
dif-OL-tid
Definition
Failed to do something you were required to do, especially not making payments on a loan or debt as promised.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɔɫtɪd
British English
dɪfˈɒltɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FAWLT-id
UK
dif-OL-tid
Listen in Context
He defaulted on his car loan last year.
The company defaulted on several payments.
If you have defaulted on a loan, contact your bank immediately.
She defaulted after losing her job and couldn't make the mortgage payments.