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forceps

How many syllables in forceps?

  2 syllables

Divide forceps into syllables:   for-ceps
Stressed syllable in forceps:   for-ceps
How to say forceps:

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Synonyms for forceps


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      What rhymes with forceps

      2 syllables
      • biceps
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