How to pronounce defense

Say it like this: /dɪˈfɛns/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/dɪˈfɛns/

What does defense mean?

nounThe action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.

The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.

verbTo employ defensive tactics (so as to block).

““It was most important to start the second half right,” Tennessee coach Donnie Tyndall said. “They dug in and defensed the right way.””

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