gristly

How many syllables in gristly?

  2 syllables

Divide gristly into syllables:   gris-tly
Stressed syllable in gristly:   gris-tly
How to pronounce gristly:   gris-lee
How to say gristly:

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Synonyms for gristly


1 syllable
  • tough
    2 syllables
    • chewy
    • stringy
    • fibrous
    3 syllables
    • hard to chew
    • rubbery
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    What rhymes with gristly

    2 syllables
    • bristly
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