original

How many syllables in original?

  4 syllables

Divide original into syllables:   o-rig-i-nal
Stressed syllable in original:   o-rig-i-nal
How to pronounce original:   er-ij-uh-nl
How to say original:

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Synonyms for original


1 syllable
  • first
  • new
  • fresh
2 syllables
  • novel
  • primal
  • unique
  • offbeat
  • quirky
  • unproved
3 syllables
  • creative
  • initial
  • newfangled
  • previous
  • real thing
4 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
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