How to pronounce defended in American English
“defended” pronunciation by American speakers
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“defended” in real sentences — American speakers
458 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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homeland is defended and our allies are defended.
The Obama White House
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– bravely defended their nation.
State Department
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These two veteran lawyers defended Ms.
Dept of Justice
Words that sound like “defended”
Words one sound away from defended — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “defended”
Why real speech
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