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derision

How many syllables in derision?

  3 syllables

Divide derision into syllables:   de-ri-sion
Stressed syllable in derision:   de-ri-sion
How to pronounce derision:   dih-rizh-un
How to say derision:

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Synonyms for derision


1 syllable
  • boos
  • scorn
  • taunts
  • scoffs
  • taunt
2 syllables
  • contempt
  • heckling
  • jeering
  • disdain
  • hissing
3 syllables
4 syllables
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What rhymes with derision

2 syllables
  • TV
  • vision
3 syllables
4 syllables
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