defense
/dɪˈfɛns/
Syllables de·fense
Stress de-FENSE
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
fense
/fɛns/
short e
Meaning
the act of protecting or resisting attack
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(divide) + fense=/fɛns/(fence)
Example
The team has a strong defense.