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special

How many syllables in special?

  2 syllables

Divide special into syllables:   spe-cial
Stressed syllable in special:   spe-cial
How to pronounce special:   spesh-ul
How to say special:

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Synonyms for special


2 syllables
  • chosen
  • favored
  • unique
  • elite
  • magic
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    • out of the ordinary
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      What rhymes with special

      3 syllables
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