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derelict

How many syllables in derelict?

  3 syllables

Divide derelict into syllables:   der-e-lict
Stressed syllable in derelict:   der-e-lict
How to pronounce derelict:   der-uh-likt
How to say derelict:

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2 syllables
  • disused
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