paramount
adjectiveHow many syllables in paramount?
There are 3 syllables in the word paramount.How to pronounce paramount:
Definition of paramount:
- paramount (adjective):
- of the greatest importance
- superior to all others supreme
- having superior power and influence.
Synonyms for paramount:
capital
cardinal
chief
dominant
eminent
first
foremost
main
outstanding
overriding
pre-eminent
predominant
predominate
preponderant
preponderating
primary
prime
principal
superior
supreme
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