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pilfer

How many syllables in pilfer?

  2 syllables

Divide pilfer into syllables:   pil-fer
Stressed syllable in pilfer:   pil-fer
How to pronounce pilfer:   pil-fer
How to say pilfer:

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Synonyms for pilfer


1 syllable
  • cop
  • lift
  • poach
  • swipe
  • thieve
  • filch
  • pinch
  • steal
  • take
2 syllables
  • purloin
3 syllables
4 syllables
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