prose
nounHow many syllables in prose?
There are 2 syllables in the word prose.How to pronounce prose:
Definition of prose:
- prose (noun):
- the ordinary language people use in speaking or writing
Synonyms for prose:
euphuism
genre
interior monologue
literary genre
nonfictional prose
polyphonic prose
prose poem
stream of consciousness
writing style
Antonyms for prose:
poem
poetry
truth
verse
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- pituite
- patent
- mislead
- ingress
- forte
- enzymes
- withstands
- squelchy
- partake
- transverse
- scientists
- noontime
- movie
- defer
- brewing
- bone-tired
- vanquish
- snaggy
- pleasured
- nacket
- slumpy
- slitty
- shunning
- relent
- refrained
- pathos
- o'clock
- Mabel
- gurgled
- gainsbourgh
- flip-flop
- deplete
- chastised
- cesspit
- buzzing
- burlesque
- rancid
- insists
- bandaged
- trinkle
- throbbing
- supplant
- strapping
- smacked
- parlance
- methene
- lowly
- hopper
- hartbeest
- folly
- … more
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