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peremptory

How many syllables in peremptory?

  4 syllables

Divide peremptory into syllables:   per-emp-to-ry
Stressed syllable in peremptory:   per-emp-to-ry
How to say peremptory:

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Synonyms for peremptory


1 syllable
  • quick
  • snap
2 syllables
  • direct
  • hasty
3 syllables
5 syllables
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