litmus
nounHow many syllables in litmus?
There are 2 syllables in the word litmus.How to pronounce litmus:
Definition of litmus:
- litmus (noun):
- a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator
- a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator.
Synonyms for litmus:
acid test
baptism
challenge
cross
crucible
fire
gantlet
gauntlet
initiation
litmus paper
litmus test
ordeal
trial
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- liquid
- linus
- linnea
- linguist
- lingual
- linen
- linear
- linea
- lindsey
- lincoln
- lina
- limping
- limo
- limbate
- lilo
- lightning
- lightbulb
- liger
- lifter
- lifer
- lifeless
- libra
- liane
- levied
- levered
- levels
- leveled
- lessend
- leprous
- lentils
- lenses
- lengthways
- lender
- lemoine
- lemming
- leibniz
- leglet
- leeway
- ledges
- lectern
- lecter
- lechers
- leblanc
- leary
- leakage
- layout
- lawrence
- laverne
- lauryn
- laurence
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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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