propitious

How many syllables in propitious?

  3 syllables

Divide propitious into syllables:   pro-pi-tious
Stressed syllable in propitious:   pro-pi-tious
How to pronounce propitious:   pruh-pish-us
How to say propitious:

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Synonyms for propitious


2 syllables
  • bodes well
  • lucky
  • fluky
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • encouraging
  • shows potential
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