the long and short
adjectiveHow many syllables in the long and short?
There are 4 syllables in the word the long and short.How to pronounce the long and short:
Definition of the long and short:
- the long and short (adjective):
- extending for a considerable distance
Synonyms for the long and short:
bottom line
bull's-eye
centerpiece
core
course
crux
direction
essence
gist
heart
kernel
keynote
meat
meat and potatoes
nub
nucleus
pith
pivot
point
root
subject
substance
sum
sum and substance
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Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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