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watchful

How many syllables in watchful?

  2 syllables

Divide watchful into syllables:   watch-ful
Stressed syllable in watchful:   watch-ful
How to pronounce watchful:   woch-full
How to say watchful:

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Synonyms for watchful


2 syllables
  • alert
  • cautious
  • mindful
  • careful
  • heedful
  • wakeful
3 syllables
  • observant
  • wide awake
4 syllables
  • on the alert
  • on the lookout
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