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straggly

How many syllables in straggly?

  2 syllables

Divide straggly into syllables:   strag-gly
How to pronounce straggly:   strag-lee
How to say straggly:

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Synonyms for straggly


2 syllables
  • messy
  • unkempt
3 syllables
  • untidy
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