To pronounce "deforest", say DEF-or-est — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈfɒɹɪst/
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"deforest" has 3 syllables: def-or-est. It rhymes with forest and florist, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deforest" has 3 syllables: def · or · est.
The IPA transcription of "deforest" is /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/.
Deforest: To clear (an area) of forest.
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