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generous

How many syllables in generous?

  3 syllables

Divide generous into syllables:   gen-er-ous
Stressed syllable in generous:   gen-er-ous
How to pronounce generous:   jen-er-us
How to say generous:

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Synonyms for generous


1 syllable
  • large
    2 syllables
    • decent
    • gracious
    • lavish
    • profuse
    • sporting
    • giving
    • handsome
    • princely
    • roomy
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
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