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/d ĭ ˈf ĕ n s ĭ v n ə s/

de-fĕn-sĭve-ness

Rule 1

Vowels usually say their short sound in a closed syllable.

Rule 2

Any vowel may say one of the schwa sounds (/ə/) in an unstressed syllable.

Rule 3

English words do not end in V or U. Add a silent E.

Base Form

Plural

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