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rancid

How many syllables in rancid?

  2 syllables

Divide rancid into syllables:   ran-cid
Stressed syllable in rancid:   ran-cid
How to pronounce rancid:   ran-sid
How to say rancid:

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Synonyms for rancid


1 syllable
  • bad
  • sour
  • off
  • stale
2 syllables
  • putrid
  • rotten
4 syllables
    5 syllables
    • past its sell-by date
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