alternate
adjectiveHow many syllables in alternate?
There are 3 syllables in the word alternate.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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- waterfalls
- towering
- issueless
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- disaffect
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- tremulous
- stamina
- slenderly
- privilege
- piercingly
- Kenya
- harico
- conclusive
- peteman
- Makayla
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- typhlosole
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- onerous
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- kidnapping
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- agate line
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- solemnly
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- forgetful
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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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