3 Syllable Words Starting with DEF

Explore 72 verified Words with 3 syllables starting with DEF, including Deficit, Defensive, Definite, Defendant, Defender, Defiance and Defining, categorized by syllable count for rhythmic writing, haikus, and poetic meter.

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Starts with DEFA5 words
defacement
defaulter
defamer
defacer
defalcate
Starts with DEFE19 words
defensive
defendant
defender
defective
defenseless
deference
defection
deferral
defenseman
defector
deferment
defecate
defeatist
defeater
defeasance
deferent
deferrer
defervesce
defeature
Starts with DEFI12 words
deficit
definite
defiance
defining
defiant
deficient
defilement
definer
defier
defilade
defiler
definement
Starts with DEFL12 words
deflation
deflated
deflection
deflector
deflower
deflator
deflective
deflagrate
defluxion
deflorate
defluent
deflexure
Starts with DEFO10 words
deforest
defogger
defocus
defoamer
deformer
deformedly
deformedness
deforcement
deforcer
deforciant
Starts with DEFR8 words
defroster
defragment
defrauder
defrayal
defrayment
defragger
defraudment
defrayer
Starts with DEFT1 words
defterdar
Starts with DEFU5 words
defuser
defuel
defunctness
defunctive
defunction

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