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deficit

How many syllables in deficit?

  3 syllables

Divide deficit into syllables:   def-i-cit
Stressed syllable in deficit:   def-i-cit
How to say deficit:

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Synonyms for deficit


1 syllable
  • dearth
  • loss
2 syllables
  • arrears
  • shortage
  • debit
  • shortfall
3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
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