英語で「defy」はどう発音する？
dɪˈfaɪ
dih·FY
第1強勢： FY
実際の動画クリップの中でネイティブが文脈に合わせて「defy」を発音するのを聴く
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
「defy」のスピーキング練習
ネイティブの発音を聞き、マイクに向かってセンテンスを復唱すると、リアルタイムで単語ごとの発音精度スコアが表示されます。
defy logic but you know it just feels right so the next time you have to make
文脈で聴く: “defy”
1,125 件のクリップThe 英語 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 1,125 authentic 英語 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”
意味と定義: “defy”
- To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
- To refuse to obey.
- A challenge.
動画内の例文 (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”
よく使われるフレーズ・コロケーション
発音: “defy”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-FY
- 音節:
- dih · FY
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · fy
- 第1強勢：
- FY
- IPA:
- dɪˈfaɪ
- 文脈で聴く
- defy
押韻・ライミングワード： “defy”
-aɪ発音が全く同じ単語（同音異義語）
固有の発音「defy」 (⁄dɪˈfaɪ⁄) には一般的な語彙において同音異義語がありません。
「defy」に関するよくある質問
「defy」の英語の発音は？
「defy」の発音記号は ⁄dɪˈfaɪ⁄ (dih-FY) です。上のネイティブ動画クリップを再生して、実際の会話におけるリアルな発音を聞いてみましょう。
「defy」の音節（シラブル）数はいくつですか？
「defy」には 2 つの音節があります：dih · FY。
「defy」のアクセント（強勢）はどこですか？
「defy」の第1強勢（主アクセント）は「FY」にあります。動画内の強勢の置かれ方に注目して聴いてみてください。
「defy」の意味は何ですか？
To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
「defy」が実際に使われている文を聞くには？
このページには、字幕付きの動画例文が 1125 件収録されています。「前へ / 次へ」（または矢印キー ← / →）を使って発音される瞬間をピンポイントで再生できます。
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⁄).