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joyous

How many syllables in joyous?

  2 syllables

Divide joyous into syllables:   joy-ous
Stressed syllable in joyous:   joy-ous
How to pronounce joyous:   joi-us
How to say joyous:

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Synonyms for joyous


2 syllables
  • blissful
  • festive
  • jolly
  • cheerful
  • happy
  • merry
3 syllables
    5 syllables
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