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scrutiny

How many syllables in scrutiny?

  3 syllables

Divide scrutiny into syllables:   scru-ti-ny
Stressed syllable in scrutiny:   scru-ti-ny
How to pronounce scrutiny:   skroot-n-ee
How to say scrutiny:

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Synonyms for scrutiny


1 syllable
  • search
  • view
2 syllables
  • checking
  • survey
  • study
  • watching
3 syllables
  • inquiry
  • perusal
4 syllables
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with scrutiny

    3 syllables
    • mutiny
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