stern
How many syllables in stern?
There is 1 syllable in the word stern.Divide stern into syllables:
stern
How to pronounce stern:
Synonyms for stern:
austere
authoritarian
cruel
demanding
drastic
flinty
grim
gruff
hard
hardened
harsh
heavy-handed
inflexible
merciless
nonindulgent
ramrod
relentless
rigid
rigorous
severe
steadfast
strict
tough
unrelenting
unsparing
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Antonyms for stern:
accepting
accommodating
acquiescent
adaptable
affable
affectionate
agreeable
amenable
amiable
amicable
angelic
approachable
attentive
bending
benevolent
benign
benignant
biddable
bland
blithe
calm
carefree
caring
casual
charitable
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