stretches
verbHow many syllables in stretches?
There are 2 syllables in the word stretches.How to pronounce stretches:
Definition of stretches:
- stretches (verb):
- to extend or spread over (a specified distance)
- to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position
Synonyms for stretches:
breadths
depths
distances
expanses
expansions
fields
lengths
plains
reach
reaches
reaching
sheets
spreads
stint
stretch
stretchability
stretchiness
stretching
wastes
Antonyms for stretches:
allays
appeases
assuages
becalms
calms
calms down
chills out
eases
gratifies
lightens up
loosens
loosens up
mollifies
pacifies
placates
quells
quiets
relaxes
relieves
satisfies
settles
settles down
soothes
stills
subdues
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Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- stretcher
- strengthen
- strengthed
- stratum
- strangle
- storeyed
- stoners
- stomping
- stoermer
- stirrup
- stipend
- stingrays
- stigma
- stiffly
- stiffened
- sticker
- stickboat
- stetter
- sterile
- stencil
- steagle
- steadied
- starting
- starkly
- starboard
- stanzas
- standeth
- stammered
- stamen
- stalwarts
- stalling
- stalked
- staging
- stabbed
- squidward
- squeam
- squatting
- squatted
- spryer
- sprucely
- sprouted
- sprinkles
- sprier
- spongy
- splitting
- splinter
- splendour
- spiteful
- spiralled
- spigot
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