To pronounce "defector", say DEF-ect-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
defector
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DEF-ect-or
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"defector" has 3 syllables: def-ect-or. It rhymes with specter and spectre, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defector" has 3 syllables: def · ect · or.
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