To pronounce "defenestration", say DEF-en-estr-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
defenestration
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DEF-en-estr-at-ion
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"defenestration" has 5 syllables: def-en-estr-at-ion.
"Defenestration" has 5 syllables: def · en · estr · at · ion.
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