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derisory

How many syllables in derisory?

  4 syllables

Divide derisory into syllables:   de-ri-so-ry
Stressed syllable in derisory:   de-ri-so-ry
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Synonyms for derisory


1 syllable
  • mean
    2 syllables
    • meager
    • mocking
    • measly
    • scornful
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
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