defect
DEE-fekt
deefekt
/ˈdifɛkt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “defect” is spelled “deefekt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | ee | f | e | k | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /i/ | /f/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /t/ |
English writes “defect” with
6 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“deefekt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “defect”
askedfactperfectlookedworkedactexpecttalkedlikedrespect
“defect” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “defect”?
“defect” is pronounced DEE-fekt — IPA /ˈdifɛkt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “deefekt”.
How many syllables are in “defect”?
“defect” has 2 syllables: DEE-fekt (the capitalized syllable is stressed).