To pronounce "defeatists", say DEF-eat-ists — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEF-eat-ists
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"defeatists" has 3 syllables: def-eat-ists.
"Defeatists" has 3 syllables: def · eat · ists.
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