defiance
/dɪˈfaɪəns/
Syllables de·fi·ance
Stress de-FI-ance
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
fi
/faɪ/
long i (i_e)
ance
/əns/
schwa
Meaning
open resistance or bold disobedience
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(divide) + fi=/faɪ/(find) + ance=/əns/(chance)
Example
She spoke with defiance against the unfair rules.