Hoe spreek je „defines” uit in het Engels
dɪˈfaɪnz
dih·FYNZ
Hoofdklemtoon: 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
Hoor in context: “defines”
3.407 clipsThe Engels 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 3.407 authentic Engels 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”
Definitie & Betekenis: “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.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (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”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “defines”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-FYNZ
- Lettergrepen:
- dih · FYNZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · fines
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- FYNZ
- IPA:
- dɪˈfaɪnz
- Hoor in context
- defines
Woorden die rijmen op “defines”
-aɪnzWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "defines" (⁄dɪˈfaɪnz⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „defines”
Hoe spreek je “defines” uit in het Engels?
“defines” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄dɪˈfaɪnz⁄ (dih-FYNZ). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “defines”?
“defines” heeft 2 lettergrepen: dih · FYNZ.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “defines”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “defines” ligt op “FYNZ”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “defines”?
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
Hoe kan ik “defines” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 3407 videovoorbeelden van “defines” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
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⁄).