Syllables Rhymes Quiz

microwave

The # of syllables in microwave can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/microwave .

How many syllables in microwave?

3 syllables

Divide microwave into syllables: mi-cro-wave
How to pronounce microwave: mahy-kroh-weyv
How to say microwave:

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