How many syllables in hail?

There is 1 syllable in the word hail.

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Divide hail into syllables:

hail

How to pronounce hail:

Definition of hail:

hail (noun):: small pellets of ice falling from thunderclouds; precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow

Synonyms for hail:

acclaim

accredit

applaud

cheer

clap

commend

crack up

endorse

herald

laud

praise

rise (to)

salute

tout

Antonyms for hail:

adieu

bon voyage

cheerio

congee

farewell

godspeed

going

going away

good-by

goodbye

heedlessness

ignorance

neglect

send-off

valediction

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