periscope
nounHow many syllables in periscope?
There are 3 syllables in the word periscope.How to pronounce periscope:
Definition of periscope:
- periscope (noun):
- an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field.
- a tubular optical instrument containing lenses and mirrors by which an observer obtains an otherwise obstructed field of view
Synonyms for periscope:
pigboat
sub
submarine
u-boat
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Stress-timed languages, such as English, are characterized by variability in syllable duration but a relatively constant time between stressed syllables.
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