caresses
verbHow many syllables in caresses?
There are 2 syllables in the word caresses.How to pronounce caresses:
Definition of caresses:
- caresses (verb):
- to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness cherish
Synonyms for caresses:
cradles
fondles
gentles
hugs
loves
nuzzles
pats
pets
strokes
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- wielder
- upbuild
- strongly
- starched
- reinforce
- oral
- grouping
- dachshund
- cueman
- needless
- knickknack
- casted
- truism
- tortured
- reweighed
- recur
- obi
- focussed
- adsorb
- unlinked
- flitting
- ensured
- barren
- wobbly
- sensor
- pleaded
- admires
- stylus
- shuttling
- sharpened
- jut out
- Dorren
- coxswain
- connote
- bazoo
- yellowed
- tableau
- stairway
- runback
- loosened
- honking
- fortnight
- doodling
- chanting
- squirted
- collate
- chortle
- bookshop
- Seamus
- renamed
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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