ensues
verbHow many syllables in ensues?
There are 2 syllables in the word ensues.How to pronounce ensues:
Definition of ensues:
- ensues (verb):
- to strive to attain pursue
Synonyms for ensues:
arise
be consequent on
befall
come after
come next
come to pass
derive
develop
displaces
flow
follow
issue
proceed
replaces
result
roll up
stem
succeed
succeeds
supersedes
supervene
supplants
turn out or up
Antonyms for ensues:
begets
breeds
bring on
brings about
catalyses
catalyzes
causes
creates
cultivates
drives
effects
effectuates
elicits
engenders
enkindles
establishes
fosters
generates
gives rise to
hatches
incites
induces
initiates
inspires
instigates
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Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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