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defoliate

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

How many syllables in defoliate?

4 syllables

Divide defoliate into syllables: de-fo-li-ate
Stressed syllable in defoliate: de-fo-li-ate
How to say defoliate:

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