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strained

How many syllables in strained?

There is 1 syllable in the word strained.

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How to pronounce strained:

Synonyms for strained:

awkward self-conscious fake formal mock artificial phony pseudo forced pretended

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Antonyms for strained:

heartfelt unprompted true facile unstressed unperturbed guileless suave calm artless

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