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author

How many syllables in author?

  2 syllables

Divide author into syllables:   au-thor
Stressed syllable in author:   au-thor
How to pronounce author:   aw-ther
How to say author:

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Synonyms for author


1 syllable
  • cause
  • source
  • pen
2 syllables
  • writer
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • biographer
  • person behind
5 syllables
    6 syllables
    • person responsible
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