hammock
nounHow many syllables in hammock?
There are 2 syllables in the word hammock.How to pronounce hammock:
Definition of hammock:
- hammock (noun):
- a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily.
- a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
Synonyms for hammock:
bed
bunk
bunk bed
cot
couch
daybed
hay
hillock
hummock
knoll
mattress
mound
pallet
rack
sack
sofa
sofa bed
studio couch
water bed
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