distressful
How many syllables in distressful?
There are 3 syllables in the word distressful.How to pronounce distressful:
Synonyms for distressful:
agitating
anxious
awkward
bothersome
creepy
disquieting
distressing
disturbing
embarrassing
fraught
hairy
heavy
nail-biting
nerve-racking
nerve-wracking
nervous
perturbing
restless
strained
tense
troublesome
uneasy
unnerving
unsettling
worrisome
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Antonyms for distressful:
agreeable
ataractic
auspicious
balmy
calm
calmative
calming
cheerful
comfortable
comforting
comfy
complacent
congenial
content
contented
cosy
cozy
cushy
delicate
delightful
dreamy
easy
effortless
encouraging
enjoyable
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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