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recent

How many syllables in recent?

  2 syllables

Divide recent into syllables:   re-cent
Stressed syllable in recent:   re-cent
How to pronounce recent:   ree-sunt
How to say recent:

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Synonyms for recent


1 syllable
  • fresh
  • late
  • hot
  • new
2 syllables
  • current
  • modern
  • latest
3 syllables
  • topical
  • up to date
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with recent

    2 syllables
    • decent
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