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burglar

How many syllables in burglar?

  2 syllables

Divide burglar into syllables:   bur-glar
Stressed syllable in burglar:   bur-glar
How to pronounce burglar:   bur-gler
How to say burglar:

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Synonyms for burglar


1 syllable
  • thief
    2 syllables
    • looter
    • robber
    • raider
    3 syllables
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