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diligent

How many syllables in diligent?

  3 syllables

Divide diligent into syllables:   dil-i-gent
Stressed syllable in diligent:   dil-i-gent
How to pronounce diligent:   dil-i-jent
How to say diligent:

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Synonyms for diligent


2 syllables
  • busy
  • remiss
  • tireless
  • careful
  • thorough
3 syllables
4 syllables
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