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ricochet

How many syllables in ricochet?

  3 syllables

Divide ricochet into syllables:   ric-o-chet
Primary syllable stress:   ric-o-chet
Secondary syllable stress:   ric-o-chet
How to say ricochet:

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Synonyms for ricochet


2 syllables
  • bounce off
  • echo
  • rebound
  • reflect
  • deflect
  • glance off
  • recoil
3 syllables
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      What rhymes with ricochet

      2 syllables
      • arrive
      • IRA
      • Petare
      • semplice
      • velouté
      • bustier
      • Ise Bay
      • San Jose
      • Udine
      3 syllables
      4 syllables
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