colloid
nounHow many syllables in colloid?
There are 2 syllables in the word colloid.How to pronounce colloid:
Definition of colloid:
- colloid (noun):
- a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension.
- a gelatinous or mucinous substance found normally in the thyroid and also in diseased tissue
Synonyms for colloid:
colloidal gel
colloidal solution
colloidal suspension
emulsion
gel
silica gel
silver protein
sol
Antonyms for colloid:
glacier
ice
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- assault
- anna
- peaceful
- liar
- crackers
- briskly
- alright
- superb
- nuisance
- cancer
- Neymar
- muzzle
- Jacques
- chasten
- birdsong
- vaguely
- Sarah
- recede
- panda
- Hannah
- Goebbels
- ganache
- comprise
- bitter
- enjoy
- sol-fa
- salt lick
- misspoke
- Luddite
- leaders
- health food
- tune in
- tongue
- sunny
- sugar
- suffix
- rural
- hello
- frozen
- dishes
- candle
- bruiting
- issue
- servant
- pokey
- anal
- adjourn
- waken
- scrawny
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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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