How to Pronounce Defrocking

To pronounce "defrocking", say DEFR-ock-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DEFR-ock-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “defrocking”

"defrocking" has 3 syllables: defr-ock-ing.

What does defrocking mean?

verb

  1. To divest of a frock.
  2. To formally remove the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.

    “The defrocked priest may no longer perform rites.”

noun

  1. The formal removal of the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.

Synonyms

disfrockunfrock

Related words

unfrockunfrockingdeprivationdisestablishmentdismissalremovaldisfranchisementdisrobement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defrocking"?▾

"Defrocking" has 3 syllables: defr · ock · ing.

What does "defrocking" mean?▾

Defrocking: To divest of a frock.

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