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measly

How many syllables in measly?

  2 syllables

Divide measly into syllables:   mea-sly
Stressed syllable in measly:   mea-sly
How to pronounce measly:   mee-zlee
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Synonyms for measly


1 syllable
  • mere
  • small
2 syllables
  • meager
  • piddling
  • stingy
  • paltry
  • scanty
3 syllables
  • miserly
4 syllables
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