precipices
nounHow to pronounce precipices:
Definition of precipices:
- precipices (noun):
- the very steep face of a cliff
- a very steep or overhanging place
Synonyms for precipices:
bluff
bluffs
brink
cliff
cliff face
cliffs
crag
crags
escarpments
height
palisades
precipice
rock face
scarp
scarps
scars
sheer drop
steep cliff
Here are some other common 4-syllable words.
- xylography
- membranophone
- fossorial
- overstepping
- demoralise
- externally
- quantitative
- everyday
- reputable
- insecticide
- capitalist
- motivation
- agitated
- Ananias
- recitation
- electorate
- rolf-the-ganger
- vigorously
- osteoclasia
- aphorism
- undoubtfully
- unlimited
- de-escalate
- copacetic
- unhappiness
- trepidation
- supposedly
- ouroboros
- areola
- voluptuous
- aliasing
- affirmative
- unmovable
- exhilarate
- excitedly
- inflammation
- reverently
- gratuity
- legislative
- deficiency
- ferocious
- arborvitae
- precarious
- discrepancy
- altercation
- alimony
- asynchronous
- Valentine's Day
- formidable
- conspicuous
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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