scruple

How many syllables in scruple?

  2 syllables

Divide scruple into syllables:   scru-ple
Stressed syllable in scruple:   scru-ple
How to pronounce scruple:   skroo-pul
How to say scruple:

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Synonyms for scruple


1 syllable
  • doubt
  • qualm
2 syllables
  • regret
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
      5 syllables
      • pang of conscience
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        2 syllables
        • cupel
        • pupil
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        • pupils
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