muscles
nounHow many syllables in muscles?
There are 2 syllables in the word muscles.Divide muscles into syllables:
mus · cles
How to pronounce muscles:
Definition of muscles:
- muscles (noun):
- strength or force
- a body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion
Synonyms for muscles:
brawn
brawniness
heftiness
muscle
muscleman
muscular tissue
muscularity
musculus
sinew
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