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desertion

How many syllables in desertion?

  3 syllables

Divide desertion into syllables:   de-ser-tion
Stressed syllable in desertion:   de-ser-tion
How to pronounce desertion:   dih-zur-shun
How to say desertion:

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Synonyms for desertion


2 syllables
  • fading
  • neglect
  • leaving
  • passing
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • dereliction
  • running away
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with desertion

    2 syllables
    • Gershon
      3 syllables
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