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How to pronounce defiant in British English

“defiant” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. of their mental capacity, were still defiant.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. we are not defiant nor deviant nor uninformed on current affairs fellow

    UK Parliament

  3. outside the house with chimeras and sent a simple defiant message to

    10 Downing Street

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