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belligerent

How many syllables in belligerent?

  4 syllables

Divide belligerent into syllables:   bel-lig-er-ent
Stressed syllable in belligerent:   bel-lig-er-ent
How to pronounce belligerent:   buh-lij-er-ent
How to say belligerent:

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Synonyms for belligerent


2 syllables
  • martial
3 syllables
4 syllables
    5 syllables
    • argumentative
    • spoiling for a fight
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    What rhymes with belligerent

    4 syllables
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