DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
deference
/'dɛfərəns/ · dɛfərəns
Deference has 3 syllables: def · er · ence.
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ence
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noun. Courteous regard for people's feelings.
noun. A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
noun. A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
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