alternate
adjectiveHow many syllables in alternate?
There are 3 syllables in the word alternate.Divide alternate into syllables:
al · ter · nate
How to pronounce alternate:
Definition of alternate:
- alternate (adjective):
- every second one of a series.
- occurring or succeeding by turns
Synonyms for alternate:
cyclic
Antonyms for alternate:
be static
continue
decide
dive in
hold
keep
persist
plateau
plunge in
precede
remain
stay
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