To pronounce "deferment", say DEF-erm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
deferment
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DEF-erm-ent
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"deferment" has 3 syllables: def-erm-ent. It rhymes with determent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deferment" has 3 syllables: def · erm · ent.
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