former

How many syllables in former?

  2 syllables

Divide former into syllables:   for-mer
Stressed syllable in former:   for-mer
How to pronounce former:   fawr-mer
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Synonyms for former


1 syllable
  • ex-
  • lapsed
  • past
  • first
  • old
2 syllables
  • bygone
  • prior
3 syllables
  • earlier
  • previous
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What rhymes with former

2 syllables
  • dormer
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