constringent
verbHow many syllables in constringent?
There are 3 syllables in the word constringent.Divide constringent into syllables:
con · strin · gent
How to pronounce constringent:
Definition of constringent:
- constringent (verb):
- to cause to shrink
Synonyms for constringent:
boil down
capsule
capsulize
collapse
compact
compress
condense
consolidate
constrict
contract
cram
narrow (down)
pack
simplify
squeeze
telescope
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