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describe

How many syllables in describe?

  2 syllables

Divide describe into syllables:   de-scribe
Stressed syllable in describe:   de-scribe
How to pronounce describe:   dih-skrahyb
How to say describe:

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Synonyms for describe


1 syllable
  • brand
  • draw
  • call
  • tell
2 syllables
  • apprise
  • define
  • detail
  • express
  • narrate
  • portray
  • report
  • baptize
  • depict
  • explain
  • layout
  • picture
  • recount
3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
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      What rhymes with describe

      1 syllable
      • bribe
      • jibe
      • scribed
      • vibe
      • gibe
      • scribe
      • tribe
      2 syllables
      3 syllables
        4 syllables
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