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forgive

How many syllables in forgive?

  2 syllables

Divide forgive into syllables:   for-give
Stressed syllable in forgive:   for-give
How to pronounce forgive:   fer-giv
How to say forgive:

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Synonyms for forgive


2 syllables
  • absolve
  • excuse
4 syllables
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    What rhymes with forgive

    1 syllable
    • give
    • live
    • liv
    • sieve
    2 syllables
    • misgive
    • relive
    • outlive
    • unlive
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