To pronounce "defenceless", say DEF-enc-el-ess — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɛnsləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈfɛnsləs/
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"defenceless" has 4 syllables: def-enc-el-ess.
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"Defenceless" has 4 syllables: def · enc · el · ess.
The IPA transcription of "defenceless" is /dɪˈfɛnsləs/.
Defenceless: Without defence; undefended.
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