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diminutive

How many syllables in diminutive?

  4 syllables

Divide diminutive into syllables:   di-min-u-tive
Stressed syllable in diminutive:   di-min-u-tive
How to pronounce diminutive:   dih-min-yuh-tiv
How to say diminutive:

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Synonyms for diminutive


1 syllable
  • short
  • wee
  • small
2 syllables
  • little
  • minute
  • pint-sized
  • tiny
  • mini
  • petite
  • stunted
3 syllables
  • minuscule
  • very small
4 syllables
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