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dependable

How many syllables in dependable?

  4 syllables

Divide dependable into syllables:   de-pend-a-ble
Stressed syllable in dependable:   de-pend-a-ble
How to pronounce dependable:   dih-pen-duh-bull
How to say dependable:

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Synonyms for dependable


1 syllable
  • safe
  • staunch
  • stanch
  • sure
2 syllables
  • certain
  • loyal
  • solid
  • steady
  • trusty
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with dependable

    3 syllables
      4 syllables
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