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somber

How many syllables in somber?

  2 syllables

Divide somber into syllables:   som-ber
Stressed syllable in somber:   som-ber
How to pronounce somber:   som-ber
How to say somber:

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Synonyms for somber


1 syllable
  • drab
  • grave
  • stern
  • dull
  • sad
2 syllables
  • austere
  • dismal
  • leaden
  • sober
  • subdued
  • toned-down
  • cheerless
  • gloomy
  • mournful
  • solemn
  • sullen
3 syllables
4 syllables
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    What rhymes with somber

    2 syllables
    • ombre
    • sambar
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