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burlesque

How many syllables in burlesque?

  2 syllables

Divide burlesque into syllables:   bur-lesque
Stressed syllable in burlesque:   bur-lesque
How to pronounce burlesque:   ber-lesk
How to say burlesque:

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Synonyms for burlesque


1 syllable
  • mock
  • spoof
  • skit
2 syllables
  • floor show
  • revue
  • send up
  • take off
  • lampoon
  • satire
  • send-up
  • vaudeville
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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What rhymes with burlesque

1 syllable
  • desk
    2 syllables
    3 syllables
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