To pronounce "defector-in-place", say DEF-ect-or-inpl-ac-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEF-ect-or-inpl-ac-e
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"defector-in-place" has 6 syllables: def-ect-or-inpl-ac-e.
"Defector-in-place" has 6 syllables: def · ect · or · inpl · ac · e.
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