Lorelei
nounHow many syllables in Lorelei?
There are 3 syllables in the word Lorelei.How to pronounce Lorelei:
Definition of Lorelei:
- Lorelei (noun):
- a siren of germanic legend whose singing lures rhine river boatmen to destruction on a reef
- an alluring or seductive woman who leads men into dangerous or difficult situations by her charm
Synonyms for Lorelei:
femme fatale
seductress
siren
temptress
vamp
Antonyms for Lorelei:
ingenue
prude
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- discredit
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Syllable Fun Fact
Gemination, or the doubling of consonants, can affect syllable structure by creating longer consonant sounds within or between syllables.
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