local
How many syllables in local?
There are 2 syllables in the word local.How to pronounce local:
Synonyms for local:
anaesthetic
anaesthetic agent
anesthetic agent
anesthyl
antipruritic
benzocaine
butacaine
butacaine sulfate
ethocaine
ethyl aminobenzoate
ethyl chloride
lidocaine
local anaesthetic
local anesthetic
procaine
tetracaine
topical anaesthetic
topical anesthetic
xylocaine
Antonyms for local:
all-embracing
broad
broad-minded
catholic
central
cosmopolitan
foreign
global
intercontinental
international
liberal
metropolitan
national
open
open-minded
pandemic
receptive
tolerant
universal
unrestricted
urban
world
world-wide
worldwide
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- highest
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- borrow
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Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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