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deference

How many syllables in deference?

  3 syllables

Divide deference into syllables:   def-er-ence
Stressed syllable in deference:   def-er-ence
How to pronounce deference:   def-er-uns
How to say deference:

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Synonyms for deference


1 syllable
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    3 syllables
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    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with deference

      3 syllables
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