bristle
nounHow many syllables in bristle?
There are 2 syllables in the word bristle.Divide bristle into syllables:
bris · tle
How to pronounce bristle:
Definition of bristle:
- bristle (noun):
- a short stiff coarse hair or filament
- any short stiff hair, such as on a pig's back
- a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic.
Synonyms for bristle:
barb
fiber
fibre
filament
hair
prickle
spine
stubble
thorn
thread
whisker
wire
Antonyms for bristle:
accept
be calm
be happy
be quiet
compliment
flatter
keep calm
keep cool
praise
remain unruffled
resign oneself to
stay calm
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