defy
di-FAI
difai
/dɪˈfaɪ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “defy” is spelled “difai”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | i | f | ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɪ/ | /f/ | /aɪ/ |
English writes “defy” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“difai” — 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 “defy”
identifytestifynotifysatisfyjustifyverifyqualifyclarifycrucifyfi
“defy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “defy”?
“defy” is pronounced di-FAI — IPA /dɪˈfaɪ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “difai”.
How many syllables are in “defy”?
“defy” has 2 syllables: di-FAI (the capitalized syllable is stressed).