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athlete

How many syllables in athlete?

  2 syllables

Divide athlete into syllables:   ath-lete
Stressed syllable in athlete:   ath-lete
How to pronounce athlete:   ath-leet
How to say athlete:

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Synonyms for athlete


2 syllables
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3 syllables
  • contestant
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4 syllables
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What rhymes with athlete

2 syllables
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