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criterion

How many syllables in criterion?

  4 syllables

Divide criterion into syllables:   cri-te-ri-on
Stressed syllable in criterion:   cri-te-ri-on
How to pronounce criterion:   krahy-teer-ee-yan
How to say criterion:

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Synonyms for criterion


2 syllables
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What rhymes with criterion

3 syllables
  • Syrian
4 syllables
5 syllables
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