rotten

adjective

How many syllables in rotten?

There are 2 syllables in the word rotten.

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Divide rotten into syllables:

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Definition of rotten:

rotten (adjective):: very bad.; having rotted putrid; decomposing or decaying

Synonyms for rotten:

addled

bad

contaminated

corrupt

corrupted

crappy

decayed

decaying

decomposed

decomposing

fermented

festering

festy

fetid

foul

icky

lousy

mouldering

mouldy

perished

polluted

putrefied

putrescent

putrid

rancid

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Antonyms for rotten:

clean

fresh

good

helpful

new

perfumed

pure

sound

sweet

trustworthy

uncontaminated

uncorrupt

undecayed

undecomposed

unspoiled

unspoilt

untainted

wholesome

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