central

How many syllables in central?

  2 syllables

Divide central into syllables:   cen-tral
Stressed syllable in central:   cen-tral
How to pronounce central:   sen-trul
How to say central:

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Synonyms for central


1 syllable
  • chief
  • key
  • main
  • core
  • lead
  • mid
2 syllables
  • basic
  • focal
  • inner
  • middle
  • vital
  • crucial
  • halfway
  • keynote
  • midway
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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    2 syllables
    • entrail
    • ventral
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