Como pronunciar «defeat» em inglês
dɪˈfiːt
dih·FEET
Ênfase principal: FEET
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
FEET
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FEET"). 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 "defeat" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "defeat is" sounds like "defeat-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "defeat" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“defeat your opponent or whoever that opponent happens to be they're identical except that the love component does tend”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defeat." Um but we did it. Um we fought hard, and we went from the lowest of low”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defeat at the uh 2019 uh election.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defeat the Arab armies capture Jerusalem feel much stronger I think uh both of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defeat and she is a person who has a ferocious will and therefore she”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“defeat for the United States and a withdrawal on the schedule that has been”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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defeat your opponent or whoever that opponent happens to be they're identical except that the love component does tend
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5.713 clipesThe Inglês word “defeat” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈfiːt (phonetic respelling: dih-FEET). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · FEET), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FEET). Grammatically, “defeat” 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 5.713 authentic Inglês video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “defeat” 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 · @51:47
“for love and excitement as it does for anger and frustration and wanting to defeat your opponent or whoever that opponent happens to be they're identical except that the love component does tend they're identical except that the love component does tend”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @2:52
“but it's not possible for Labour to win an election within 5 years of such a bad defeat." Um but we did it. Um we fought hard, and we went from the lowest of low bases to a general election victory in 2024. And I say, you know, Labour”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @7:23
“leadership. People said that uh Labour couldn't come back from the catastrophic defeat at the uh 2019 uh election. And then people said, you know, he couldn't u overturn that huge conservative majority. He won a landslide victory”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:18
“came with the war of 1967 uh when Israel was able to actually defeat the Arab armies capture Jerusalem feel much stronger I think uh both of these uh sentiments in my opinion are there I mean a sentiment of insecurity”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @28:44
“dying because she Associates dying with personal defeat and she is a person who has a ferocious will and therefore she believes that if she applies that will to her cancer then she can overcome”
Definição e significado: “defeat”
- To overcome in battle or contest.
- To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.
- The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
- The act or instance of defeating, of overcoming, vanquishing.
Frases de exemplo no contexto (3)
- “Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.”
- “He finds himself naturally to dread a superior Being that can defeat all his designs, and disappoint all his hopes.”
- “defeat your opponent or whoever that opponent happens to be they're identical except that the love component does tend”
Expressões comuns e colocações
Pronúncia: “defeat”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-FEET
- Sílabas:
- dih · FEET
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · feat
- Ênfase principal:
- FEET
- IPA:
- dɪˈfiːt
- Ouvir no contexto
- defeat
Sinônimos: “defeat”
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Perguntas frequentes sobre «defeat»
Como pronunciar "defeat" em inglês?
"defeat" é pronunciada ⁄dɪˈfiːt⁄ (dih-FEET). Ouça os clipes de falantes nativos acima para ouvi-la em conversas reais.
Quantas sílabas tem "defeat"?
"defeat" tem 2 sílabas: dih · FEET.
Onde fica a sílaba tônica em "defeat"?
A sílaba tônica em "defeat" é "FEET". Observe a ênfase nessa sílaba nos clipes acima.
O que significa "defeat"?
To overcome in battle or contest.
Como posso ouvir "defeat" usada em frases reais?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “defeat”?
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⁄).