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zealous

How many syllables in zealous?

  2 syllables

Divide zealous into syllables:   zeal-ous
Stressed syllable in zealous:   zeal-ous
How to pronounce zealous:   zel-us
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Synonyms for zealous


1 syllable
  • keen
  • warm
  • Strong
2 syllables
  • ardent
  • extreme
  • eager
  • fervent
3 syllables
4 syllables
    5 syllables
      7 syllables
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        What rhymes with zealous

        2 syllables
        • Hellas
        • trellis
        • jealous
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