Comment prononcer « defines » en anglais
dɪˈfaɪnz
dih·FYNZ
Accent tonique principal : FYNZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “defines”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
FYNZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FYNZ"). 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 "defines" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "defines is" sounds like "defines-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "defines" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“defines i think the human inheritance pattern so you sound excited about it about it are you also”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defines standards uh uh it it it left untouch uh questions of equity uh uh as”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defines his own question to study and so that is the pure creativity of UL and”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defines money as a Universal Medium of exchange so this would be any good that”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defines beliefs for each state so at the each state it's if they take all”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defines um rape um that the consent of women is much more important and much”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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defines i think the human inheritance pattern so you sound excited about it about it are you also
Écouter en contexte: “defines”
3 496 extraitsThe Anglais word “defines” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈfaɪnz (phonetic respelling: dih-FYNZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · FYNZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FYNZ). Grammatically, “defines” 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 3 496 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “defines” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @14:34
“and the spread the speed of spread of knowledge is what defines i think the human inheritance pattern so you sound excited about it about it are you also so you sound excited about it about it are you also”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @9:26
“there's there tends to be three characteristics that kind of defines defines what he does. First, it's usually one-off, not necessarily a protracted campaign. Second, it's symbolically significant. necessarily a protracted campaign. Second, it's symbolically significant.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:27
“instruction uh it was also in many ways uh too too timid in that uh it never defines standards uh uh it it it left untouch uh questions of equity uh uh as in you know it call for highly qualified teachers but it did nothing about making”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @39:58
“where you have the freedom to select your own problem like a scientist who defines his own question to study and so that is the pure creativity of UL and opposed to the applied creativity which serves another and in that distinction”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @96:01
“first most serious answer comes from the school of Austrian economics and it defines money as a Universal Medium of exchange so this would be any good that is used held and used purely for purposes”
Définition et signification: “defines”
- To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
- To settle, decide (an argument etc.).
- A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “the defining power of an optical instrument”
- “These warlike Champions, all in armour shine, / Assembled were in field the chalenge to define.”
- “defines i think the human inheritance pattern so you sound excited about it about it are you also”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “defines”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-FYNZ
- Syllabes:
- dih · FYNZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · fines
- Accent tonique principal :
- FYNZ
- IPA:
- dɪˈfaɪnz
- Écouter en contexte
- defines
Mots qui riment avec “defines”
-aɪnzMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "defines" (⁄dɪˈfaɪnz⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « defines »
Comment prononcer « defines » en anglais ?
« defines » se prononce ⁄dɪˈfaɪnz⁄ (dih-FYNZ). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « defines » ?
« defines » compte 2 syllabes : dih · FYNZ.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « defines » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « defines » se trouve sur « FYNZ ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « defines » ?
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
Comment écouter « defines » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 3496 exemples vidéo de « defines » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “defines”?
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⁄).