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dawdler

How many syllables in dawdler?

  2 syllables

Divide dawdler into syllables:   daw-dler
Stressed syllable in dawdler:   daw-dler
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Synonyms for dawdler


2 syllables
  • idler
  • shirker
  • slowcoach
  • laggard
  • slacker
  • straggler
3 syllables
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