meticulous

How many syllables in meticulous?

  4 syllables

Divide meticulous into syllables:   me-tic-u-lous
Stressed syllable in meticulous:   me-tic-u-lous
How to pronounce meticulous:   muh-tik-yuh-lus
How to say meticulous:

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Synonyms for meticulous


1 syllable
  • close
  • strict
  • prim
2 syllables
  • careful
  • exact
  • minute
  • thorough
  • detailed
  • fussy
  • precise
3 syllables
4 syllables
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