Defection

How many syllables in Defection?

defection has 3 syllables

Split Defection into syllables?

de-fec-tion

Definition of Defection

Defection means the act of leaving or turning against a group, especially a political party, country, or cause.

How should Defection divide into syllables

There are three syllables in the word defection. The first syllable 'de' has a vowel 'e', the second syllable 'fec' has a vowel 'e', and the last syllable 'tion' has a vowel 'i'. The other letters are consonants.

Part of Speech - Defection

Noun

Sentences with Defection

  • The soldier's defection to the enemy was a major blow to his country.
  • The politician's defection to the opposing party surprised everyone.
  • The coach's defection to the rival team angered his former players.
  • The scientist's defection from the research team caused delays in the project.
  • The employee's defection to the competitor cost the company a valuable asset.
  • The artist's defection from the gallery resulted in a loss of revenue.
  • The student's defection from the club caused a rift among her friends.
  • The musician's defection from the band left them without a lead singer.
  • The writer's defection from the publishing house caused a stir in the industry.
  • The athlete's defection from the team led to his suspension.

Quotes with Defection

  • Defection is not my intention here. I just want to express my opinion.
  • Defection from reason is the defining characteristic of the ideology of the Left.
  • Defection from the path of virtue is not less fatal to the commonwealth than defection from the path of truth.
  • Defection from truth is the beginning of sin.
  • Defection from the truth had become so widespread that the churches were in danger of disappearing altogether.
  • Defection from the truth is never justified.
  • Defection from virtue to vice is a perilous step.
  • Defection of any kind is a betrayal of the loyalty that love requires.
  • Defection from taste is a capital crime.
  • Defection from the party line is not tolerated.

Number of characters in Defection

9 ( d, e, f, e, c, t, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Defection

8 ( d, e, f, c, t, i, o, n )

Defection Backwards

noitcefed

Phonetic Transcription of Defection

IPA (International): dɪˈfekʃʌn

ARA (American): dɪˈfɛkʃʌn

EPA (English): dɪˈfekʃʌn

DIH-FEH-KSHAH-N