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critical

How many syllables in critical?

  3 syllables

Divide critical into syllables:   crit-i-cal
How to pronounce critical:   krit-i-kal
How to say critical:

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Synonyms for critical


1 syllable
  • bad
  • great
  • sharp
  • grave
  • key
2 syllables
  • basic
  • crucial
  • fatal
  • pointed
  • severe
  • sniping
  • carping
  • cutting
  • fateful
  • pressing
  • sneering
  • vital
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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What rhymes with critical

4 syllables
    5 syllables
    6 syllables
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