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defalcate

The # of syllables in defalcate can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/defalcate .

How many syllables in defalcate?

3 syllables

Divide defalcate into syllables: de-fal-cate
Stressed syllable in defalcate: de-fal-cate
How to say defalcate:

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