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virulent

How many syllables in virulent?

  3 syllables

Divide virulent into syllables:   vir-u-lent
Stressed syllable in virulent:   vir-u-lent
How to say virulent:

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Synonyms for virulent


1 syllable
  • fierce
  • strong
  • harsh
2 syllables
  • active
  • hostile
  • spiteful
  • bitter
  • potent
3 syllables
5 syllables
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