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origin

How many syllables in origin?

  3 syllables

Divide origin into syllables:   or-i-gin
Stressed syllable in origin:   or-i-gin
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Synonyms for origin


1 syllable
  • base
  • dawn
  • germ
  • source
  • cause
  • fount
  • root
2 syllables
  • author
  • birthplace
  • descent
  • basis
  • dawning
  • wellspring
3 syllables
4 syllables
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