To pronounce "defoliator", say DEF-ol-iat-or — 4 syllables, IPA /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪtə(ɹ)/
IPA
"defoliator" has 4 syllables: def-ol-iat-or.
noun
"Defoliator" has 4 syllables: def · ol · iat · or.
The IPA transcription of "defoliator" is /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪtə(ɹ)/.
Defoliator: Something or someone that defoliates.
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