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desiccate

How many syllables in desiccate?

  3 syllables

Divide desiccate into syllables:   des-ic-cate
Stressed syllable in desiccate:   des-ic-cate
How to pronounce desiccate:   des-i-keyt
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Synonyms for desiccate


1 syllable
  • burn
  • parch
  • dry
  • scorch
2 syllables
  • dry out
    3 syllables
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      What rhymes with desiccate

      3 syllables
      4 syllables
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