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general

How many syllables in general?

  3 syllables

Divide general into syllables:   gen-er-al
Stressed syllable in general:   gen-er-al
How to pronounce general:   jen-er-ul
How to say general:

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Synonyms for general


1 syllable
  • broad
    2 syllables
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
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    What rhymes with general

    1 syllable
    • gen
      3 syllables
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