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lengthy

How many syllables in lengthy?

  2 syllables

Divide lengthy into syllables:   length-y
Stressed syllable in lengthy:   length-y
How to say lengthy:

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Synonyms for lengthy


1 syllable
  • long
  • slow
3 syllables
    4 syllables
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