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helpless

How many syllables in helpless?

  2 syllables

Divide helpless into syllables:   help-less
Stressed syllable in helpless:   help-less
How to pronounce helpless:   help-lis
How to say helpless:

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Synonyms for helpless


1 syllable
  • lost
    2 syllables
    • feeble
      3 syllables
      5 syllables
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