Syllables Quiz

parentheses

The # of syllables in parentheses can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/parentheses .

How many syllables in parentheses?

4 syllables

Divide parentheses into syllables: pa-ren-the-ses
How to say parentheses:

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