To pronounce "defoliated", say DEF-ol-iat-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"defoliated" has 4 syllables: def-ol-iat-ed. It rhymes with trifoliated, if that helps it stick.
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"Defoliated" has 4 syllables: def · ol · iat · ed.
Defoliated: To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
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