Defusing has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tom thought he should try defusing the situation quickly. | |
| 2. | Following intensive discussions over the past few weeks we now seem to have found a way of defusing this issue. | |
| 3. | Validating an angry client's feelings is an effective way of defusing the situation. | |
| 4. | The UN has played a major role in defusing international crises and preventing conflicts. | |
| 5. | Tom thought that he should try defusing the situation quickly. |