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opponent

How many syllables in opponent?

  3 syllables

Divide opponent into syllables:   op-po-nent
Stressed syllable in opponent:   op-po-nent
How to pronounce opponent:   uh-poh-nunt
How to say opponent:

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Synonyms for opponent


1 syllable
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    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with opponent

      3 syllables
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