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eagerness

How many syllables in eagerness?

  3 syllables

Divide eagerness into syllables:   ea-ger-ness
Stressed syllable in eagerness:   ea-ger-ness
How to say eagerness:

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Synonyms for eagerness


1 syllable
  • itch
  • zeal
2 syllables
  • ardor
  • gameness
  • fervor
  • keenness
3 syllables
4 syllables
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