traffic cone
nounHow many syllables in traffic cone?
There are 3 syllables in the word traffic cone.How to pronounce traffic cone:
Definition of traffic cone:
- traffic cone (noun):
- a conical marker used on a road or highway (as for indicating an area under repair)
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- marjoram
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Syllable Fun Fact
Words like 'Wednesday' and 'February' often have their middle syllables reduced or dropped in casual speech, showing syllable elision.
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