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sedative

How many syllables in sedative?

  3 syllables

Divide sedative into syllables:   sed-a-tive
Stressed syllable in sedative:   sed-a-tive
How to pronounce sedative:   sed-uh-tiv
How to say sedative:

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Synonyms for sedative


2 syllables
  • calming
  • soothing
  • downer
3 syllables
4 syllables
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