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ransom

How many syllables in ransom?

  2 syllables

Divide ransom into syllables:   ran-som
Stressed syllable in ransom:   ran-som
How to pronounce ransom:   ran-sum
How to say ransom:

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Synonyms for ransom


1 syllable
  • sum
    2 syllables
    • money
    • payoff
    • rescue
    • payment
    • release
    • set free
    3 syllables
    • deliver
    6 syllables
    • secure the release of
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      What rhymes with ransom

      2 syllables
      • handsome
      • transom
      • hansom
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