To pronounce "despoliation", say DESP-ol-iat-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"despoliation" has 4 syllables: desp-ol-iat-ion.
noun
"Despoliation" has 4 syllables: desp · ol · iat · ion.
Despoliation: A stripping or plundering; spoliation.
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