To pronounce "defenceman", say DEF-enc-em-an — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEF-enc-em-an
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"defenceman" has 4 syllables: def-enc-em-an.
"Defenceman" has 4 syllables: def · enc · em · an.
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