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sinewy

How many syllables in sinewy?

  3 syllables

Divide sinewy into syllables:   sin-ew-y
Stressed syllable in sinewy:   sin-ew-y
How to pronounce sinewy:   sin-yoo-ee
How to say sinewy:

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Synonyms for sinewy


1 syllable
  • lean
  • strong
2 syllables
  • stringy
  • wiry
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