alec
nounHow many syllables in alec?
There are 2 syllables in the word alec.How to pronounce alec:
Definition of alec:
- alec (noun):
- a person who thinks he or she is an expert on every subject
Synonyms for alec:
clever dick
clever-clogs
know-all
smartarse
smarty boots
smarty pants
wise guy
Antonyms for alec:
being
brain
brainbox
brainiac
brains
egghead
einstein
entity
genius
handyman
intellect
intellectual
mastermind
polymath
rocket scientist
smart aleck
thinker
wiseacre
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- Aleah
- yogurt
- rescue
- mayhem
- lesser
- flummox
- revolve
- wilder
- unjailed
- teacup
- secede
- Saeed
- Rashid
- Phyllis
- lasso
- Jiro
- hamish
- Fionn
- earache
- Derek
- cocktail
- bonfire
- watered
- structure
- Rochelle
- likeness
- downpour
- Sasha
- Keenan
- Irene
- guzman
- Farrah
- Conan
- Antoine
- soaking
- pounding
- Keira
- comet
- clamber
- cellar
- Carrie
- barrage
- thistle
- theater
- Sybil
- shredded
- nightly
- Leland
- Kajal
- Kaito
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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