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poised

How many syllables in poised?

  1 syllable

Divide poised into syllables:   poised
Syllable stress:   poised
How to pronounce poised:   poizd
How to say poised:

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Synonyms for poised


1 syllable
  • calm
  • perched
  • cool
  • primed
2 syllables
  • assured
  • composed
  • floating
  • hanging
  • prepared
3 syllables
  • dignified
  • hovering
  • on the edge
  • suspended
4 syllables
  • in position
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