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derisive

How many syllables in derisive?

  3 syllables

Divide derisive into syllables:   de-ri-sive
Stressed syllable in derisive:   de-ri-sive
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Synonyms for derisive


2 syllables
  • biting
  • scathing
  • mocking
  • scornful
3 syllables
4 syllables
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What rhymes with derisive

2 syllables
  • missive
    3 syllables
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