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docile

How many syllables in docile?

  2 syllables

Divide docile into syllables:   doc-ile
Stressed syllable in docile:   doc-ile
How to say docile:

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Synonyms for docile


1 syllable
  • meek
  • tame
2 syllables
  • passive
  • pliant
  • yielding
  • placid
  • quiet
3 syllables
  • biddable
  • pliable
4 syllables
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What rhymes with docile

2 syllables
  • abseil
  • black bile
  • decile
  • exile
  • gentile
  • hostile
  • lifestyle
  • motile
  • New Style
  • old style
  • profile
  • stockpile
3 syllables
  • apostle
  • colossal
  • redial
  • time trial
4 syllables
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