defense
How many syllables in defense?
There are 2 syllables in the word defense.Divide defense into syllables:
de · fense
How to pronounce defense:
Synonyms for defense:
aegis
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biological defence
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bw defence
bw defense
chemical defence
chemical defense
defence
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defence mechanism
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defending team
defense department
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defense lawyers
defense mechanism
defense reaction
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