careened
verbHow many syllables in careened?
There are 2 syllables in the word careened.How to pronounce careened:
Definition of careened:
- careened (verb):
- to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
Synonyms for careened:
halted
jerked
lurched
rocked
rolled
seesawed
shook
swayed
tossed
tumbled
vibrated
wobbled
Antonyms for careened:
straightened
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- metalled
- finessed
- copied
- cashe
- callow
- scourged
- nonstop
- abysm
- nibbled
- infringe
- enticed
- choppy
- blissful
- unglued
- tun-dish
- stoutest
- refused
- redif
- quaintly
- putout
- photo
- outraged
- muffling
- hotchpot
- flautist
- deterred
- clearest
- timid
- prospect
- pillage
- medics
- haggled
- bedpost
- wished-for
- stifling
- facial
- briskers
- beetroot
- attempts
- lantern
- laden
- denser
- decreased
- bloodred
- besieged
- Achilles
- tail end
- straggling
- phlegmy
- parent
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