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defector

How many syllables in defector?

  3 syllables

Divide defector into syllables:   de-fec-tor
How to pronounce defector:   dih-fek-ter
How to say defector:

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Synonyms for defector


2 syllables
  • convert
  • traitor
  • rebel
  • turncoat
3 syllables
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What rhymes with defector

2 syllables
  • Hector
  • lector
  • rector
  • specter
  • spectre
  • lecter
  • nectar
  • sector
  • spector
  • vector
3 syllables
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