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overturn

How many syllables in overturn?

  3 syllables

Divide overturn into syllables:   o-ver-turn
Primary syllable stress:   o-ver-turn
Secondary syllable stress:   o-ver-turn
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Synonyms for overturn


1 syllable
  • quash
    2 syllables
    • annul
    • capsize
    • rescind
    • throw out
    • upend
    • cancel
    • derail
    • reverse
    • topple
    • upset
    3 syllables
    • abolish
    • tip over
    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with overturn

      3 syllables
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