well-known

How many syllables in well-known?

  2 syllables

Divide well-known into syllables:   well-known
Primary syllable stress:   well-known
Secondary syllable stress:   well-known
How to say well-known:

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Synonyms for well-known


1 syllable
  • famed
  • known
  • grand
2 syllables
  • famous
  • renowned
  • noted
  • widespread
3 syllables
4 syllables
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