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lengthen

How many syllables in lengthen?

  2 syllables

Divide lengthen into syllables:   length-en
Stressed syllable in lengthen:   length-en
How to say lengthen:

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Synonyms for lengthen


1 syllable
  • hem
  • stretch
2 syllables
  • drag out
  • extend
  • prolong
  • pull out
3 syllables
  • elongate
  • grow longer
  • get longer
  • make longer
4 syllables
  • increase in length
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