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ointment

How many syllables in ointment?

  2 syllables

Divide ointment into syllables:   oint-ment
Stressed syllable in ointment:   oint-ment
How to pronounce ointment:   oint-ment
How to say ointment:

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Synonyms for ointment


1 syllable
  • balm
  • gel
  • cream
  • salve
2 syllables
  • balsam
  • unguent
  • lotion
3 syllables
    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with ointment

      3 syllables
      4 syllables
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