fairy
nounHow many syllables in fairy?
There are 2 syllables in the word fairy.How to pronounce fairy:
Definition of fairy:
- fairy (noun):
- an imaginary supernatural being with magical powers
- a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers.
- a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers
Synonyms for fairy:
brownie
dwarf
elf
faerie
faery
fag
faggot
fagot
fairy godmother
fay
gnome
goblin
hob
imp
leprechaun
morgan le fay
nance
oberson
pansy
peri
pixie
pixy
poof
poove
pouf
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- indict
- watched
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- mouthful
- matchbox
- sustain
- pursuit
- premise
- greeny
- Esther
- Aida
- Maui
- dweller
- Beatrice
- unseal
- unkind
- thirsty
- Murron
- invade
- graces
- dionne
- agape
- unpleased
- satchel
- devoid
- chipmunk
- allayed
- weeping
- unscared
- thorough
- quarrelled
- mumble
- limply
- eying
- convene
- cleaning
- bated
- excyst
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- kiosk
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Syllable Fun Fact
In non-linear phonology, the syllable is seen not as a linear sequence but as a hierarchical structure of constituents.
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