belittle
verbHow many syllables in belittle?
There are 3 syllables in the word belittle.How to pronounce belittle:
Definition of belittle:
- belittle (verb):
- to speak slightingly of disparage
- to treat (something or someone) as having little value or importance
Synonyms for belittle:
decrease
lessen
minify
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Syllable Fun Fact
Ambisyllabicity occurs when a consonant at the boundary of two syllables belongs to both, as in the word 'happen'.
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