How Many Syllables are in Defensive | Divide Defensive into Syllables

How many syllables are in defensive? 3 syllables

Divide defensive into syllables: de-fen-sive

How to pronounce defensive:
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Synonyms and Words Related to Defensive

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Two syllable words that rhyme with Defensive

pensive

Three syllable words that rhyme with Defensive

defensive, expensive, extensive, offensive

Four syllable words that rhyme with Defensive

apprehensive, comprehensive, hypertensive, inexpensive, inoffensive

Five syllable words that rhyme with Defensive

counteroffensive

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