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genuflect

How many syllables in genuflect?

  3 syllables

Divide genuflect into syllables:   gen-u-flect
Primary syllable stress:   gen-u-flect
Secondary syllable stress:   gen-u-flect
How to pronounce genuflect:   jen-yoo-flekt
How to say genuflect:

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Synonyms for genuflect


1 syllable
  • bob
  • kneel
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2 syllables
  • bow to
  • curtsy
3 syllables
  • bend the knee
  • defer to
4 syllables
  • show respect for
    6 syllables
    • prostrate yourself before
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      What rhymes with genuflect

      3 syllables
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