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dependent

How many syllables in dependent?

  3 syllables

Divide dependent into syllables:   de-pend-ent
Stressed syllable in dependent:   de-pend-ent
How to pronounce dependent:   dih-pen-dunt
How to say dependent:

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Synonyms for dependent


1 syllable
  • ward
    2 syllables
    • needy
      3 syllables
      • reliant
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      What rhymes with dependent

      2 syllables
      • pendant
        3 syllables
        4 syllables
        5 syllables
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