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pessimist

How many syllables in pessimist?

  3 syllables

Divide pessimist into syllables:   pes-si-mist
Stressed syllable in pessimist:   pes-si-mist
How to pronounce pessimist:   pes-uh-mist
How to say pessimist:

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Synonyms for pessimist


2 syllables
  • cynic
  • quitter
  • doubter
3 syllables
  • defeatist
  • gloomy Gus
  • wet blanket
4 syllables
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