deglutition
nounHow many syllables in deglutition?
There are 4 syllables in the word deglutition.How to pronounce deglutition:
Definition of deglutition:
- deglutition (noun):
- noun. the act of swallowing.
- the act or process of swallowing
Synonyms for deglutition:
aerophagia
draft
draught
drink
gulp
ingestion
intake
sip
swallow
swig
uptake
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