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proficiency

How many syllables in proficiency?

  4 syllables

Divide proficiency into syllables:   pro-fi-cien-cy
Stressed syllable in proficiency:   pro-fi-cien-cy
How to pronounce proficiency:   pruh-fish-un-see
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Synonyms for proficiency


1 syllable
  • knack
  • skill
2 syllables
  • know-how
  • talent
  • prowess
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • ability
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What rhymes with proficiency

4 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
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