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previous

How many syllables in previous?

  3 syllables

Divide previous into syllables:   pre-vi-ous
Stressed syllable in previous:   pre-vi-ous
How to pronounce previous:   pree-vee-us
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Synonyms for previous


1 syllable
  • ex
  • old
  • last
  • past
2 syllables
  • before
  • erstwhile
  • prior
  • bygone
  • former
3 syllables
4 syllables
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    What rhymes with previous

    3 syllables
    • devious
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