abrasion
How many syllables in abrasion?
There are 3 syllables in the word abrasion.How to pronounce abrasion:
Synonyms for abrasion:
attrition
bruise
chafe
corrasion
detrition
excoriation
friction
graze
grinding
rubbing
scrape
scratch
scuff
surface injury
trauma
Antonyms for abrasion:
accretion
building
buildup
construction
creation
development
happiness
improvement
re-establishment
rebuilding
reconstruction
reform
refurbishment
rejuvenation
renewal
renovation
reparation
restoration
strengthening
transformation
upgrading
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Syllable Fun Fact
Schwa, represented by the symbol ə, is a common unstressed and neutral vowel sound in many syllables of English words.
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