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absorbent

How many syllables in absorbent?

  3 syllables

Divide absorbent into syllables:   ab-sorb-ent
Stressed syllable in absorbent:   ab-sorb-ent
How to say absorbent:

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Synonyms for absorbent


2 syllables
  • leaky
  • spongy
  • porous
4 syllables
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