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obstreperous

How many syllables in obstreperous?

  4 syllables

Divide obstreperous into syllables:   ob-strep-er-ous
Stressed syllable in obstreperous:   ob-strep-er-ous
How to pronounce obstreperous:   ub-strep-er-us
How to say obstreperous:

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Synonyms for obstreperous


2 syllables
  • fractious
  • sulky
  • surly
  • hostile
  • sullen
3 syllables
5 syllables
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