Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defectionism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
de-fec-tion-ism
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A policy of defection.

Uncountable

Etymology

From defection + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Questions

What does defectionism mean?
A policy of defection.
Where does defectionism come from?
From defection + -ism.

How to pronounce defectionism

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “defectionism”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “defectionism”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “defectionism” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.