defenestration

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

How many syllables in defenestration?

5 syllables

Divide defenestration into syllables: de-fen-es-tra-tion
How to pronounce defenestration: dee-fen-uh-strey-shun
How to say defenestration:

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