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dainty

How many syllables in dainty?

  2 syllables

Divide dainty into syllables:   dain-ty
Stressed syllable in dainty:   dain-ty
How to pronounce dainty:   deyn-tee
How to say dainty:

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Synonyms for dainty


1 syllable
  • deft
  • light
  • fine
  • neat
2 syllables
  • elfin
  • petite
  • refined
  • graceful
  • pretty
  • tripping
3 syllables
  • elegant
  • frippery
4 syllables
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