numerous
adjectiveHow many syllables in numerous?
There are 3 syllables in the word numerous.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:
multitudinouscountlessinnumerablemanyabundantplentifulmultiplelegioncopioussomeShow 5 more
Antonyms for numerous:
scatteredscarcelimitedminimalnumberedmeaslyleanlackingfewnegligibleShow 15 more
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