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modicum

How many syllables in modicum?

  3 syllables

Divide modicum into syllables:   mod-i-cum
Stressed syllable in modicum:   mod-i-cum
How to say modicum:

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Synonyms for modicum


1 syllable
  • bit
  • scrap
  • ounce
2 syllables
  • degree
  • little
3 syllables
  • small amount
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