improper

How many syllables in improper?

  3 syllables

Divide improper into syllables:   im-prop-er
Stressed syllable in improper:   im-prop-er
How to pronounce improper:   im-prop-er
How to say improper:

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Synonyms for improper


1 syllable
  • base
  • wrong
2 syllables
  • vulgar
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
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      2 syllables
      • bopper
      • copper
      • dropper
      • popper
      • propper
      • stopper
      • whopper
      • chopper
      • cropper
      • hopper
      • proper
      • shopper
      • topper
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