To pronounce "defendants", say DEF-end-ants — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEF-end-ants
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"defendants" has 3 syllables: def-end-ants. It rhymes with attendants and dependents, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defendants" has 3 syllables: def · end · ants.
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