strain
How many syllables in strain?
There is 1 syllable in the word strain.Divide strain into syllables:
strain
How to pronounce strain:
Definition of strain:
- strain:
- The past tense of Strain is strained.
Synonyms for strain:
bother
drive
extend oneself
inconvenience oneself
kill oneself
labour
overexert oneself
push
reach
strive
trouble
trouble oneself
tug
Antonyms for strain:
aid
aplomb
assurance
ataraxia
ataraxy
balance
calm
calmness
certainty
cheer
collectedness
comfort
composure
confidence
consolation
contentment
control
coolheadedness
coolness
discouragement
ease
easiness
effortlessness
equability
equanimity
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