To pronounce "defection", say DEF-ect-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈfɛkʃən/
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"defection" has 3 syllables: def-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defection" has 3 syllables: def · ect · ion.
The IPA transcription of "defection" is /dɪˈfɛkʃən/.
Defection: An act or incidence of defecting.
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