How many syllables in crest?

There is 1 syllable in the word crest.

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Definition of crest:

crest (noun):: the top of a mountain, hill, or wave; the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave.; a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration

Synonyms for crest:

head zenith apex crown crescendo tip height noon sum pinnacle

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Antonyms for crest:

depth floor nadir personality slump foot bottom loss root zero

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