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How to say: defeat

Spelling: Defeat Syllables defeat

US accent

/dᵻfˈiːt/

UK accent

/dɪfˈiːt/

Definition

Definition — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

e.g. “it was a narrow defeat”

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