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gradual

How many syllables in gradual?

  3 syllables

Divide gradual into syllables:   grad-u-al
Stressed syllable in gradual:   grad-u-al
How to pronounce gradual:   graj-oo-ul
How to say gradual:

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Synonyms for gradual


1 syllable
  • slow
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    What rhymes with gradual

    2 syllables
    • agile
    • vagile
    • fragile
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