orphan
nounHow many syllables in orphan?
There are 2 syllables in the word orphan.How to pronounce orphan:
Definition of orphan:
- orphan (noun):
- a child who has lost both parents.
- a child deprived by death of one or usually both parents
Synonyms for orphan:
child
fry
kid
minor
nestling
nipper
small fry
tiddler
tike
tyke
youngster
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In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
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