Cómo pronunciar «defy» en inglés
dɪˈfaɪ
dih·FY
Acento principal: FY
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «defy» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “defy”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
FY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "defy" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "defy is" sounds like "defy-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "defy" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“defy logic but you know it just feels right so the next time you have to make”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“defy the sort of institutionalized Norm for your backlash absolutely and I think”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“defy The Impossible and we refuse to fear”— TED-EdWatch clip
“defy you to name any other branch of science that still depends on hundreds of year old technology it's an axiom”— WIREDWatch clip
“defy belief. It all started when a brigade of Austrian hussars crossing a bridge decided to reward themselves for their”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
“Defy the challenges. "Naomi, you're such an inspiration, and you're known to be a very hardworking person." Yes.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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defy logic but you know it just feels right so the next time you have to make
Escuchar en contexto: “defy”
1129 clipsThe Inglés word “defy” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈfaɪ (phonetic respelling: dih-FY). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · FY), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FY). Grammatically, “defy” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1129 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “defy” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University, TED-Ed.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @5:07
“feels right it may not make sense it may not please everyone and it may at times defy logic but you know it just feels right so the next time you have to make the decision of whether you're going to get out of bed turn your alarm off set”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @69:36
“feminine bundle because that would even that would even that would even more defy the sort of institutionalized Norm for your backlash absolutely and I think the network describing it's an intriguing”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #3 · @16:03
“us that we can change the world if we defy The Impossible and we refuse to fear fear”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @1:25
“ocean is we drag Nets behind ships and I defy you to name any other branch of defy you to name any other branch of science that still depends on hundreds of year old technology it's an axiom among marine scientists that Nets only capture the slow the stupid and the”
- 🇺🇸 USSimple HistoryClip #5 · @16:01
“Karansebes, setting in motion a series of events so unbelievable they almost defy belief. It all started when a brigade of Austrian hussars crossing a bridge decided to reward themselves for their Austrian hussars crossing a bridge decided to reward themselves for their”
Definición y significado: “defy”
- To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
- To refuse to obey.
- A challenge.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion”
- “If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention.”
- “defy logic but you know it just feels right so the next time you have to make”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “defy”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-FY
- Sílabas:
- dih · FY
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · fy
- Acento principal:
- FY
- IPA:
- dɪˈfaɪ
- Escuchar en contexto
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Palabras que riman con “defy”
-aɪPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "defy" (⁄dɪˈfaɪ⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «defy»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «defy» en inglés?
«defy» se pronuncia ⁄dɪˈfaɪ⁄ (dih-FY). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «defy»?
«defy» tiene 2 sílabas: dih · FY.
¿Dónde está el acento en «defy»?
El acento principal en «defy» está en «FY». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «defy»?
To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «defy» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “defy”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).