janitor
nounHow many syllables in janitor?
There are 3 syllables in the word janitor.How to pronounce janitor:
Definition of janitor:
- janitor (noun):
- the caretaker of a school or other building
- someone employed to clean and maintain a building.
- one who keeps the premises of a building (such as an apartment or office) clean, tends the heating system, and makes minor repairs
Synonyms for janitor:
caretaker
concierge
curator
custodian
doorkeeper
guardian
keeper
porter
steward
warden
watchman
Antonyms for janitor:
danger
hazard
menace
peril
risk
threat
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Syllable Fun Fact
English compound words often have a primary stress on the first syllable, helping to distinguish them from phrases.
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