To pronounce "defunctionalization", say DEF-unct-ion-al-iz-at-ion — 7 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
defunctionalization
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DEF-unct-ion-al-iz-at-ion
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"defunctionalization" has 7 syllables: def-unct-ion-al-iz-at-ion.
"Defunctionalization" has 7 syllables: def · unct · ion · al · iz · at · ion.
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