numerous

adjective

How many syllables in numerous?

There are 3 syllables in the word numerous.

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Divide numerous into syllables:

nu · mer · ous

How to pronounce numerous:

Definition of numerous:

numerous (adjective):: many; amounting to a large indefinite number.; consisting of a large number of people or things; consisting of great numbers of units or individuals

Synonyms for numerous:

abundant

all kinds of

copious

countless

innumerable

legion

lots

manifold

many

multiple

multitudinous

plentiful

profuse

quite a few

several

some

thick on the ground

umpteen

various

Antonyms for numerous:

a couple

a few

a handful

a small amount of

a small number of

bare

few

few and far between

hardly any

in short supply

inappreciable

incidental

inconsiderable

insignificant

insufficient

lacking

lean

limited

little

marginal

meager

meagre

measly

middling

minimal

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