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respire

How many syllables in respire?

  2 syllables

Divide respire into syllables:   re-spire
Stressed syllable in respire:   re-spire
How to pronounce respire:   ri-spire
How to say respire:

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Synonyms for respire


1 syllable
  • breathe
    2 syllables
    • exhale
    • take breaths
    • inhale
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    What rhymes with respire

    2 syllables
    3 syllables
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