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target

How many syllables in target?

  2 syllables

Divide target into syllables:   tar-get
Stressed syllable in target:   tar-get
How to pronounce target:   tahr-git
How to say target:

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Synonyms for target


1 syllable
  • aim
  • board
  • dupe
  • foil
  • mark
  • steer
  • blitz
  • butt
  • end
  • goal
  • point
2 syllables
  • affect
  • aim for
  • design
  • go for
  • object
  • pursue
  • seek out
  • aim at
  • benchmark
  • direct
  • milestone
  • purpose
  • quarry
3 syllables
  • be after
  • home in on
  • objective
4 syllables
5 syllables
  • be directed at
  • be intended for
6 syllables
  • object of ridicule
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    What rhymes with target

    2 syllables
    • argot
    • ergot
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