How many syllables in recoil?

There are 2 syllables in the word recoil.

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Divide recoil into syllables:

re · coil

How to pronounce recoil:

Definition of recoil:

recoil (verb):: to jerk or spring back; to fall back under pressure; draw back, as with fear or pain.

Synonyms for recoil:

blench

cringe

flinch

funk

hesitate

jerk back

kick

move

pull back

quail

react

rebound

resile

retract

shrink

shudder

spring back

squinch

tremble

wince

Antonyms for recoil:

calm

confront

face

meet

remain

smile

stay

steady

work

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