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defenseless

How many syllables in defenseless?

  3 syllables

Divide defenseless into syllables:   de-fense-less
Stressed syllable in defenseless:   de-fense-less
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Synonyms for defenseless


1 syllable
  • frail
  • weak
2 syllables
  • exposed
  • unarmed
3 syllables
  • powerless
  • wide open
4 syllables
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What rhymes with defenseless

2 syllables
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