principle

How many syllables in principle?

  3 syllables

Divide principle into syllables:   prin-ci-ple
Stressed syllable in principle:   prin-ci-ple
How to pronounce principle:   prin-suh-pul
How to say principle:

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Synonyms for principle


1 syllable
  • code
  • rule
  • law
2 syllables
  • belief
  • dogma
  • Maxim
  • precept
  • standard
  • canon
  • Honor
  • notion
  • purpose
  • tenet
3 syllables
  • attitude
  • ideal
  • theory
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