How many syllables in hairpin?

There are 2 syllables in the word hairpin.

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Divide hairpin into syllables:

hair · pin

How to pronounce hairpin:

Definition of hairpin:

hairpin (noun):: a long u-shaped pin; a pin to hold the hair in place; noun. a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place.

Synonyms for hairpin:

arch

bend

bodkin

bow

buckle

coil

convolution

corner

curl

curlicue

curlycue

curvature

curve

decline

dogleg

flexure

fold

grip

hairgrip

inclination

incline

incurvature

loop

reflection

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Antonyms for hairpin:

line

stagnation

straight

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