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presumptuous

How many syllables in presumptuous?

  4 syllables

Divide presumptuous into syllables:   pre-sump-tu-ous
Stressed syllable in presumptuous:   pre-sump-tu-ous
How to pronounce presumptuous:   pri-zuhmp-choo-us
How to say presumptuous:

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Synonyms for presumptuous


1 syllable
  • bold
  • rash
  • brash
2 syllables
  • brassy
  • forward
3 syllables
4 syllables
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