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abrasive

How many syllables in abrasive?

  3 syllables

Divide abrasive into syllables:   a-bra-sive
How to say abrasive:

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Synonyms for abrasive


1 syllable
  • brusque
  • gruff
  • rough
  • sharp
  • coarse
  • harsh
  • rude
2 syllables
  • callused
  • rasping
  • severe
  • prickly
  • scratchy
3 syllables
5 syllables
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What rhymes with abrasive

3 syllables
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