English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Define Pronunciation
Define is pronounced di-FYN, IPA /dɪˈfaɪn/.
di-FYN
US /dɪˈfaɪn/ · UK /dɪˈfaɪn/
Syllables: di · FYN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To state exactly what a word means or what the limits of something are.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Define in a Sentence
- Can you define what you mean by fair?
- The treaty does not define the border precisely.
- Early success came to define his whole career.
Common Mispronunciations of Define
Not DEE-fyn
Lead quietly and finish loud. The opening de- is a weak di, and the punch arrives on FYN.
Not di-FEEN
The final e is doing its usual job of lengthening the vowel before it, so -fine rhymes with mine, not with mean.
Tip: The second half is the word fine. Put a quick di in front of it.
More words starting with d · Every word in the pronunciation guide