To pronounce "defunction", say DEF-unct-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"defunction" has 3 syllables: def-unct-ion.
"Defunction" has 3 syllables: def · unct · ion.
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