suffocation
nounHow many syllables in suffocation?
There are 4 syllables in the word suffocation.How to pronounce suffocation:
Definition of suffocation:
- suffocation (noun):
- to deprive of oxygen
- to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
Synonyms for suffocation:
asphyxiation
choking
kill
killing
strangling
strangulation
throttling
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- stimulation
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- soliloquized
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- skepticism
- sinusoidal
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- siberian
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Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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