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nearest

How many syllables in nearest?

  2 syllables

Divide nearest into syllables:   near-est
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Synonyms for nearest


1 syllable
  • close
  • next
  • near
2 syllables
  • nearby
3 syllables
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What rhymes with nearest

2 syllables
  • dearest
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