defence
/dɪˈfens/
Syllables de·fence
Stress de-FENCE
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
fence
/fens/
soft c
Meaning
the act of protecting or resisting attack
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/ (define) + fence=/fens/ (sense)
Example
Strong defence is essential for national security.