desperation

How many syllables in desperation?

  359642178 syllables

Divide desperation into syllables:   des-per-a-tion
Primary syllable stress:   des-per-a-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   des-per-a-tion
How to pronounce desperation:   des-per-ey-shun
How to say desperation:

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Synonyms for desperation


1 syllable
  • fear
    2 syllables
    • anguish
    • worry
    • despair
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    6 syllables
    • extreme anxiety
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