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elder

How many syllables in elder?

  2 syllables

Divide elder into syllables:   el-der
Stressed syllable in elder:   el-der
How to pronounce elder:   el-der
How to say elder:

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Synonyms for elder


1 syllable
  • big
    2 syllables
    • leader
    • senior
    • older
    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with elder

      2 syllables
      • gelder
      • kelder
      • melders
      • helder
      • melder
      • welder
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