DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
defection
/dɪ'fɛkʃən/ · dɪfɛkʃən
Defection has 3 syllables: de · fec · tion.
de
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fec
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tion
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noun. Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
noun. The state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes).
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