example
nounHow many syllables in example?
There are 3 syllables in the word example.How to pronounce example:
Definition of example:
- example (noun):
- a specimen that is typical of its group
- an item of information that is typical of a class or group.
- one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated
Synonyms for example:
case
case in point
deterrent example
exemplar
exemplification
exercise
good example
illustration
indication
instance
lesson
model
object lesson
particular case
particular instance
precedent
prototype
representative
representative case
sample
specimen
typical case
xample
Antonyms for example:
antipode
antipole
antithesis
contra
contradiction
contradistinction
contrariety
contrary
contrast
converse
counter
counterexample
direct opposite
exact opposite
inverse
inversion
negative
obverse
opposite
opposition
polar opposite
reverse
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- gallantly
- astonished
- filleted
- spectacle
- kaffiyeh
- relatives
- enquiry
- studious
- stepping-stone
- ululate
- horribly
- hopefully
- flagrantly
- maximize
- impending
- displaying
- blossoming
- befallen
- mesmerized
- secluded
- overlooked
- fulfilling
- dreamily
- speakable
- flamboyant
- deflected
- correctly
- cogently
- specially
- spacious
- callously
- Tapanga
- denigrate
- befuddle
- courtesies
- shoplifter
- evergreen
- dignify
- bumptious
- carrying
- resourceful
- cumbersome
- avidly
- remaining
- instructor
- endearing
- insolence
- scintillate
- gratified
- depending
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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