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forgetful

How many syllables in forgetful?

  3 syllables

Divide forgetful into syllables:   for-get-ful
Stressed syllable in forgetful:   for-get-ful
How to pronounce forgetful:   fer-get-full
How to say forgetful:

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Synonyms for forgetful


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      What rhymes with forgetful

      2 syllables
      • fretful
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