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cushion

How many syllables in cushion?

  2 syllables

Divide cushion into syllables:   cush-ion
Stressed syllable in cushion:   cush-ion
How to pronounce cushion:   kush-un
How to say cushion:

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Synonyms for cushion


1 syllable
  • guard
  • shield
  • pad
  • wad
2 syllables
  • bolster
  • bumper
  • headrest
  • pillow
  • reduce
  • stifle
  • buffer
  • cocoon
  • lessen
  • protect
  • soften
  • support
3 syllables
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