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opposite

How many syllables in opposite?

  3 syllables

Divide opposite into syllables:   op-po-site
Stressed syllable in opposite:   op-po-site
How to say opposite:

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Synonyms for opposite


1 syllable
  • paired
  • pole
2 syllables
  • converse
  • reverse
  • opposed
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
  • the other extreme
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What rhymes with opposite

3 syllables
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